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Franz Xaver Messerschmidt 1736-1783

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Franz Xaver Messerschmidt 1736-1783Feixend, tumb, Fratzen schneidend oder angeekelt blicken sie den Betrachter an in Blei gegossene oder in Alabaster geschnittene Charakterstudien. Skulpturen, die keinem klassischen Schnheitsideal verpflichtet sind, sondern den Betrachter mit einer Typologie des Hsslichen konfrontieren. Die faszinierenden Charakterstudien des Barockbildhauers Franz Xaver Messerschmidt stehen den physiognomischen Lehren seines Zeitgenossen Johann Kaspar Lavater nahe,

Feixend, tumb, Fratzen schneidend oder angeekelt blicken sie den Betrachter an - in Blei gegossene oder in Alabaster geschnittene Charakterstudien. Skulpturen, die keinem klassischen Schönheitsideal verpflichtet sind, sondern den Betrachter mit einer Typologie des Hässlichen konfrontieren. Die faszinierenden Charakterstudien des Barockbildhauers Franz Xaver Messerschmidt stehen den physiognomischen Lehren seines Zeitgenossen Johann Kaspar Lavater nahe, erstaunen jedoch durch die unzeitgemäße gestalterische Aggressivität, ja Modernität, mit der sie die Kehrseiten menschlichen Ausdrucks vorführen. Messerschmidt, der während seiner Jahre als Lehrer an der kaiserlichen Akademie in Wien auch konventionelle Bildnisse von Kaiserin Maria Theresia oder Joseph II. schuf, begann etwa 1770 sich ausschließlich mit den »Charakterköpfen« zu beschäftigen, was ihm rasch den Ruf eines Sonderlings einbrachte. Wegen einer nicht eindeutig zu bestimmenden psychischen Erkrankung vorzeitig pensioniert, verbrachte er den Rest seines Lebens zurückgezogen in Preßburg. Die umfangreiche Monografie zu diesem Ausnahmekünstler versucht erstmals eine Deutung des »Hintersinns« seines ebenso ungewöhnlichen wie konsequenten Werks. (Englische Ausgabe erhältlich ISBN 3-7757-1246-1) Zum Künstler: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt (Wiesensteig 1736-1783 Preßburg). Wächst auf als eines von zahlreichen Kindern einer Weißgerberfamilie im Landkreis Göppingen/Oberamt Geislingen, Württemberg. 1746 Umzug nach München, nacheinander Lehre bei seinen Onkeln Johann Baptist Straub, Holzbildhauer am Münchener Hof und Philipp Jakob Straub, Bildhauer in Graz. 1755 Studium in Wien; ab 1760 Arbeit für den kaiserlichen Hof. 1765 Aufenthalt in Rom. Ab 1769 Substitutsprofessor für Bildhauerei an der Akademie in Wien. 1777 Umzug nach Preßburg. Ausstellung: Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Wien 11.10.2002- 9.2.2003
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Purchased this book for my 6 year old grandson, whose family will be moving out of state within a year. This is a wonderful, touching books that lets children know that you are always thinking of them, loving them, and always there. My grandson can read the easy words and short sentences by himself, or have his parents read them to him. Very, very cute ways they relate everyday occurrences to us being there for our loved little ones. I highly recommend this book!
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This book is so great! I love how it reminds children that they are loved by simply looking at nature around them. For example: "That inviting ocean? That's me waving at you. That clap of thunder? That's me raving about you." So cute! The opening pages and closing pages show a mother & son together, but the in between pages show boys and girls. I kind of wish the cover wasn't so obviously a boy and his mom since I have a daughter, but it doesn't stop me from reading it to my kiddo. All in all, five stars! :)
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I read this every week from Oklahoma to my great granddaughter in California. The story is perfect for our situation, the cardboard pages are easy for her to turn the pages and that makes her feel like she is participating in the ready. Beautiful pictures and well written verse. We love it.
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This book is beautiful in every way! It expresses the deep, unconditional love parents have for their children. The message could be beneficial for children who have lost their parents or who don't see them every day. Or, it can be a simple as...these are the ways you can remember I love you when we're separated for the day! I purchased it for my daughter who just graduated from high school. I plan to give it to her on college move-in day. Reading it brought tears to my eyes, but it has such a special meaning. BUY THIS LOVELY BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE!!!
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I absolutely love this book from the message to the illustrations! It’s a must have as a mother of two little ones and also as a therapist.
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