Wege in den Biedermeier - Von Carl Spitzweg bis Ferdinand Waldmüller

In the organizer's words:

The period from 1815 to 1848 in the states of the German Confederation is known as Biedermeier, characterized by an escape into the idyllic and private sphere.

Art history lecture by Thomas R. Hoffmann

At the beginning of the 19th century, artistic styles began to overlap in time and could no longer be clearly distinguished from one another across Europe. The increased development of nationalisms led to the most diverse forms of "art styles" in the respective countries.

Art historian Thomas R. Hoffmann would like to use the 2024/25 Urania season for an art tour through a century full of upheavals and revolutions to present the diverse art movements of the 19th century and pose questions about the different ways in which they can be read.

Where did the stylistic influences originate? What are the role models and inspirations in the respective countries and nations? Where are the similarities, where are the differences? How are the historical developments and historical upheavals connected to the artistic styles?

An exciting tableau of images will form the backdrop for approaching the respective art movements. This lecture takes a closer look at the Biedermeier period, which flourished in the German-speaking countries.

Price information:

Admission: 8 €, reduced: 5 €, members: 3 €