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Art Nouveau Artist Franz von Stuck in Villa Stuck in Munich
I thought this would be of interest to my viewers who are not familiar with the Art Nouveau Art Franz von Stuck Copied and quoted from: Wikipedia-free encyclopedia:Life and career Stuck was born at Tettenweis , in Bavaria . From an early age he displayed an affinity for drawing and caricature . To begin his artistic education he relocated in 1878 to Munich , where he would settle for life. From 1881 to 1885 Stuck attended the Munich Academy . He first became well known by cartoons for Fliegende Blätter , and vignette designs for programmes and book decoration. In 1889 he exhibited his first paintings at the Munich Glass Palace , winning a gold medal for The Guardian of Paradise . In 1892 Stuck co-founded the Munich Secession , and also executed his first sculpture, Athlete . The next year he won further acclaim with the critical and public success of what is now his most famous work, the painting The Sin . Also during 1893, Stuck was awarded a gold medal for painting at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and was appointed to a royal professorship. In 1895 he began teaching painting at the Munich Academy. In 1897 Stuck married an American widow, Mary Lindpainter, and began work designing his own residence and studio, the Villa Stuck. His designs for the villa included everything from layout to interior decorations; for his furniture Stuck received another gold medal at the 1900 Paris World Exposition . Having attained much fame by this time, Stuck was ennobled on December 9, 1905 and would receive further public honours from around Europe during the remainder of his life. He continued to be well respected among young artists as professor at the Munich Academy, even after his artistic styles became unfashionable. Notable students of his over the years include Paul Klee , Hans Purrmann , Wassily Kandinsky , and Josef Albers . Franz von Stuck died on August 30, 1928 in Munich; his funeral address memorialized him as "the last prince of art of Munich's great days". He is buried in the Munich Waldfriedhof next to his wife Mary. Style Stuck's subject matter was primarily from mythology, inspired by the work of Arnold Böcklin . Large forms dominate most of his paintings and indicate his proclivities for sculpture. His seductive female nudes are a prime example of popular Symbolist content. Stuck paid much attention to the frames for his paintings and generally designed them himself with such careful use of panels, gilt carving and inscriptions that the frames must be considered as an integral part of the overall piece. Legacy The number of Stuck's pupils who achieved great success served to enhance the teacher's own fame. Yet by the time of his death, Stuck's importance as an artist in his own right had almost been forgotten: his art seemed old-fashioned and irrelevant to a generation which had endured World War I . Stuck's reputation languished until the late 1960s when a renewed interest in Art Nouveau brought him to attention once more. In 1968 the Villa Stuck was opened to the public; it is now a museum.
Post date: 02/01/2013 - 07:26
Villa Stuck in Munich, Gunther Sachs and Bridgette Bardot Photos
Art Collector Eva Geh- http://www.beardiesvonderschmutterwiese.de/home.htm and I went to the Photo and Art Show of Guenther Sachs and Bridgette Bardot in Villa Stuck. Among others were paintings by Andy Warhol. It was a great experience to sit among his paintings. View my next edition to my blog about Franz von Stuck the artist and former owner of the Villa Stuck.
Post date: 01/31/2013 - 15:02
Russian Ballet Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite-borrowed from Poster.
We visited a theater in Munich to watch the Russian Ballet Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite-borrowed from Poster. It was a wonderful evening with great dancers. Bravo!
Post date: 01/27/2013 - 11:58
My Gallery Visits in Munich, Germany
Galleries I have been visiting in Germany. It is wonderful to combine the flair of the city and their great galleries.
Post date: 01/25/2013 - 06:31
Traveling through Munich by car, train, tram and per Pedis by Christina Jarmolinski
Another day touring Munich per pedis...........It's wonderful....Memories of my studies in Munich return. Intellectual and gourmet enjoyed together...... Enjoying the extravaganza of Munich's Dallmayer Gourmet's Bar
Post date: 01/24/2013 - 16:15
Window shopping in Munich-Photos by Christina Jarmolinski
Walking through large cities is always fun-esp. Munich, with its luxurious shops, restaurants people. Retro and fantastic modern . Join me through my visit of this glorious city
Post date: 01/23/2013 - 17:18
Armani Window Decoration in Munich Photo by Christina Jarmolinski
Here are some of the shops I see along the way in Munich, Germany. View the link below about a shop in Berlin, Germany <ATT00001> http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=XVTga6GmbGw&vq=medium#t=74
Post date: 01/23/2013 - 06:06
Homage to Audrey Hepburn by Christina Jarmolinski
http://www.bild.de/lifestyle/mode-beauty/audrey-hepburn/stilikone-audrey... This is my homage to Audrey Hepburn. It is an Assemblage with a very fine, dainty glove with a Pendant depicting her photo. It is surrounded by a neo- Baroque wooden frame.
Post date: 01/22/2013 - 15:39
Christina's Art Trip to Munich
My trip to Munich started with snow. Never-the-less I went into the City and enjoyed my day visiting the beautiful Theatiner Church and the famous Feldherrenhalle. I will attempt to post new photos daily. Stay connected.................
Post date: 01/22/2013 - 12:47
Art Collector Eva Geh with her Beardies
www.beardiesvonderschmutterwiese.de This is the address you can view to see more of these healthy, beautiful dogs. Art Collector &Beardie Breeder Eva Geh with Lilly-photo by Christina Jarmolinski
Post date: 01/18/2013 - 12:32