Legs in the Museum: See Freiburg's Medieval Art with New Eyes
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Legs in the Museum: Discovering Body Language in Medieval Paintings
How does a single leg tell a story? In the guided tour Legs in the Museum at the Freiburg Augustiner Museum, the focus is on an often underestimated detail of medieval art: the stance of legs. Annegret Rieckmann from the Friends of Augustiner Museum shows what posture, movement, and body orientation reveal about the depicted individuals and their impact.
Experience Art History with a New Perspective
The one-hour city and museum tour goes through the Augustiner Museum and combines art historical expertise with an immediately accessible discovery experience. Medieval paintings no longer appear as static images: in body posture and gesture, social roles, devotion, movement, and staging become visible.
The Augustiner Museum as a Historical Experience Venue
The tour takes place in a unique architectural setting. The Augustiner Museum is located in the former monastery church of the Augustinian hermits. Modern galleries, balconies, and walkways offer new perspectives on artworks from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. Original sculptures, paintings, and stained glass windows vividly illustrate Freiburg's cultural heritage and make history tangible.
Meeting Point in the House of the Graphic Collection
The tour begins in the foyer of the House of the Graphic Collection at Salzstraße 32. From there, the tour unveils the art historical connections within the museum complex. The central location in the heart of Freiburg's old town is ideal for a cultural enrichment during a city visit.
Admission and Practical Information
Participation costs 12 euros regular and 8 euros reduced. Tickets are available in the online shop and at the museum's ticket office. The museum is wheelchair accessible via an elevator and has a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Conclusion: Legs in the Museum opens an unusual access to medieval imagery. Those wishing to discover Freiburg's art history with a trained eye, exciting details, and expert guidance will experience a compact and inspiring museum tour here. Mark the date now and secure your ticket.
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