Schinkel (Basic Art)

Taschen Basic Architecture

by Martin Steffens, Peter Gossel (Editor)

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.

Genres: Architecture, Art

96 pages, Hardcover

Published February 26, 2016

Reviews

[Wilde Sky · Rating 3 out of 5]

The life and work of a German architect are explored.

I thought many of the photographs / buildings were stunning and the text / descriptions were reasonable.

Reading time around one hour.

[Saiid Abdul Baqi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great and comprehensive overview about arguably the greatest German architect ever.

[Christel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview, including lesser known buildings and some of his drawings. Good photos!