Emblematy

Abstract

"Emblemata" Volume 8 in the series introduces Polish readers to the work of Andrea Alciato (1492-1550), a Milanese jurist and humanist, considered the father of the canonic emblem, a literary genre combining picture and text, which flourished in 16th and 17th century Europe. The book contains the first Polish translation of Alciatus’ work together with a critical commentary and a comprehensive preface.