Culture, Art and Cinema

In painting, Polish artists have been mainly influenced by various Western movements and trends, although in the 20th century traditional peasant art has exerted some influence. Important works include Jan Matejko’s portrayals of scenes of Polish history. Poland’s folk arts and crafts range from pottery, fabrics, and embroidery, to sculpture, graphics, and painting. Since 1950 a number of Polish filmmakers, including Andrzej Wajda, Roman Polanski, and Krzysztof Kieslowski, have achieved international renown.