Caspar David Friedrich never travelled far into the Nordic countries, yet often forgotten is that he studied neither in Düsseldorf or Munich but in Copenhagen. While his career is often connected to Dresden and German Romanticism he became also an important source of inspiration for Nordic artists. Because the Norwegian Johan Christian Dahl settled in Dresden and became his close friend, contacts were established between Friedrich and artists who came to visit from the North. What personal, professional and aesthetic impact did he have and can it be felt in the paintings of the Nordic painters? And how did this shape the image of the North, which became an important part of Nordic national identity?
Respondent: Dr. des. Nico Anklam (Recklinghausen)
Carl-Johan Olsson is curator of 19th century painting at the National Museum in Stockholm. He is currently preparing the exhibition The Romantic Eye at the National Museum, which aims to show that Romanticism was not just a 19th century phenomenon, but that we encounter many questions and ideas from this time today.
Nico Anklam has completed study and research stays in art history, cultural studies and cultural management in various cities. Since 2021, the art historian and exhibition organizer has been director of the museums in the city of Recklinghausen and head of the Kunsthalle Recklinghausen.
The lecture series “Talking about Friedrich” illuminates various facets of the painter and person Caspar David Friedrich as well as aspects of his time and the Romantic era. The topics range from historical backgrounds to questions of natural philosophy to individual motifs and aspects of painting technique. The series also provides insights into the exhibition projects in Hamburg, Berlin and Dresden. Planned and organized jointly by the anniversary office of the university and Hanseatic city of Greifswald, the Alfried Krupp Science College, the Caspar David Friedrich Institute of the University of Greifswald, the Caspar David Friedrich Society and the Pomeranian State Museum, the lectures are aimed at both experts and also to interested visitors. The lectures take place regularly on Tuesdays or Wednesdays in the last week of each month at various locations. Please refer to the event calendar for details on the individual dates.
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Organizational information
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