Publisher's Synopsis
As the most comprehensive collection of sculptural art of the long 19th century, the sculpture collection of the Alte Nationalgalerie occupies an exceptional position within the German museum landscape. With the reopening of a newly designed permanent exhibition in the Friedrichswerder Church, this collection is finally accessible again. Here, the sculptures not only unfold their special qualities in the changing light, but also allow visitors and readers alike to relive the symbiotic connection of 19th century art in a 19th century spatial shell. The publication introduces readers to the eventful history of a Berlin architectural jewel and offers a well-founded art-historical approach to the history of Berlin sculpture, its international orientation, networking and radiance. This publication not only introduces readers to the eventful history of one of Berlin's architectural jewels, but above all offers art-historically informed access to the sculpture collection of the Alte Nationalgalerie, which is unique in the world.
