Karl Friedrich Schinkel is considered the “inventor” of heritage preservation - but why exactly? What was the historical context for his engagement, and how was cultural heritage treated in the early 19th century?
The Schinkel Talk on Cultural-Historical Heritage on October 30 will focus on Schinkel’s revolutionary approach to heritage preservation: his nuanced definition of monuments and his principles of restoration. We will explore how heritage preservation has evolved since then, what tasks it fulfills today, and the challenges it faces.
Together, we will discuss what we can learn from Schinkel’s approach - particularly regarding the management of existing structures - and whether his concept was truly ahead of its time or only later celebrated as such. Critical perspectives will also be considered: What selection criteria guided his preservation work, and where do problematic aspects appear?
Come and explore ideas, share perspectives, and connect with peers on the future of heritage preservation—free of charge and open to everyone.
Guests
Dr. Irina Rockel, Karl Friedrich Schinkel Society e.V., Neuruppin
Dr. Christoph Rauhut, State Conservator and Director of the Berlin Heritage Authority
Welcome
Dr. Yvette Deseyve, Deputy Director of the Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin
Moderation
Kerstin Lassnig, Head of Communications at the Federal Bauakademie Foundation
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Photo: Schaubild zur Bauakademie, Federzeichnung, 1831, © Gemeinfrei