Przywołania i deskrypcje ruin w dzienniku podróży Walerii Tarnowskiej do Italii

The main part of this study is preceded by information on the subject dynamically increasing, since beginning 18th century, participation Polish women from wealthy houses in social life. It can be confirmed by, among others, their travels abroad to e.g. Italy with its rich resources form works art including those preserved ancient times being great interest then. In stream investigation author focuses French travel journal (“Mes voyages”) journey that Waleria Stroynowskis Tarnowska undertook years 1803–1804 her husband Jan Feliks and father Walerian. analytical interpretational considerations refer fragments concerning buildings observed countess during Italian journey, which were a various degree damaged power time or human activity was indicated singled out synonymous terms used for ruins. crucial aspect reflection concretisation Tarnowska’s impressions depicted descriptions close contact antique modern edifices, not too rarely remnant form. According references ruins analysed are expression genuine passion but rather influence contemporary fashion curiosity world first will see then record writing all required trip. They also prove psychologically conditioned perception wors art.