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Ernst Rietschel, The Sculptor, And The Lessons Of His Life: An Autobiography And A Memoir - Softcover

Andreas Oppermann

 
9780461785593: Ernst Rietschel, The Sculptor, And The Lessons Of His Life: An Autobiography And A Memoir

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Ernst Rietschel, The Sculptor, And The Lessons Of His Life: An Autobiography And A Memoir by Andreas Oppermann presents a biographical portrait of the German sculptor Ernst Rietschel. The book blends the autobiographical sketch of Rietschel’s early years with a detailed account of his professional life, his studies in Dresden, Berlin, and Munich, and his major monuments such as the Frederic Augustus monument, the Luther monument at Worms, and the Goethe–Schiller group. It draws on Rietschel’s own diaries, notes, and correspondence to trace his development from poverty and hardship to international recognition, while exploring his artistic ideals: the balance of faithful natural representation with the inner truth and spiritual classicism characteristic of the German revival. The narrative also covers his collaborations with mentor Rauch, his experiences in Rome and Italy, and his influence on the Dresden and Munich schools, as well as the personal sorrows and family life that shaped his creative output. The work presents a portrait of a master who sought to unify realism and idealism in monumental sculpture and to elevate German art.

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