Transcript Blanton Museum of Art: Imperial Augsburg

The K’s
(Kang and Kasprak)
• Augsburg lies in southwest Bavaria
in a advantageous natural position
with direct access to the Alpine
pass.
• Founded in 15 BCE by Augustus of
Rome. Political autonomy with
imperial authority.
• Major industries of textiles, lumber,
and metals gave rise to dynastic
families (Fuggers).
• Commercial and geographic ties to
Italy, which developed a classical
art interest.
• Publishing, printmaking, and
metalworking were advanced with
relationship to Roman Emperor
Maximilian I (commissioned works
of art, armor, created 2 Imperial
Diets/councils).
• Cultural golden age
• Paintings, drawings, illustrated books, sculpture, armor
developed for court and city’s own market.
• Technological innovations in etching and color printing.
• Roman Emperor Maximilian I brought prestige upon the city and
promoted art.
Circa 1480.
Augsburg located
prominently, represented
by a single church below
Jerusalem, which is at the
center.
Crucifixion- Hans
Burgkmair I.
• Monumental woodcuts
could be framed, pasted
to a backing, and put on
a wall as a cheap
alternative to paintings.
Common in public areas.
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