Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Subtitle: an architecture for Prussia
By: Barry Bergdoll ; photographs by Erich Lessing.
Contributors: Lessing, Erich.
Publisher: Rizzoli; Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
Published: 1994
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
Subjects: Schinkel, Karl Friedrich, 1781-1841 -- Criticism and interpretation; Neoclassicism (Architecture) -- Germany -- Berlin; Architecture -- Germany -- Berlin -- 19th century; Neoclassicism (Architecture) -- Germany -- Potsdam; Architecture -- Germany -- Potsdam -- 19th century; Architecture and state -- Germany; Berlin (Germany) -- Buildings, structures, etc; Potsdam (Germany) -- Buildings, structures, etc
Other titles: Schinkel.
Description: "The great German neoclassical architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1781-1841) is one of the pivotal figures in architectural history; his public buildings, palaces, luxurious interiors, and opera sets remain an important influence on architecture today. Schinkel produced almost all of his most famous works -- in effect, creating prototypes for nineteenth century public architecture -- during his 1815-41 tenure at the Prussian state architecural service. During this period, often referred to as the Schinkelzeit in his honor, the monarchy under King Friedrich Wilhelm III and enlightened state administrators came together to form a grand and powerful new Prussia. This first monograph in English gives a long-awaited appraisal of Schinkel as he forged a new syntax of architecture and a new definition of the architect's place in society"-- Front flap.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 232-234) and index.