Product Description

As an architect, Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1781–1841) is considered one of finest in German history, having established a "new," patriotic German style based on the Gothic style; as a painter, draftsman, and designer of furniture, interior fittings, and stage sets, he created some of the best examples of 19th century art. His work was so admired by King Frederick William III that Schinkel acted as state architect of Prussia for nearly his entire career, designing many public buildings, palaces, and royal country estates, including the Royal Theater and Altes Museum in Berlin. So highly was Schinkel regarded that his contemporaries deemed him a genius and biographies were written about him during his lifetime.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #661285 in Books
• Published on: 2003-11-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

About the Author
Martin Steffens is a Berlin-based freelance art historian, writer, and curator. He has been editor and co-editor of several architectural history and scientific publications. He also curates contemporary art exhibitions as well as exhibitions on the history of art and culture

Customer Reviews

great book.
this nicely illustrated book covers some of the most popular works of schinkel. included are his buildings paintings and some furniture designs.This is a small book and the informaion is concise so if you want in depth or analyitical information you might want to get another book as well.