Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History
The Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History (LWL-Landesmuseum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte) is an arts and cultural museum in Münster, Germany.[1]
Collections and Specializations
[edit]The museum's collection includes:
- Late Gothic ("Spätgotik") paintings and sculptures
- Works by the Cranach family
- Paintings from the Der Blaue Reiter and Die Brücke movements, with a particular focus on artists like August Macke
History and Development
[edit]The museum's origins date back to the 19th century, with significant contributions from local art associations. The Westphalian Art Association, established in 1831, played a crucial role in collecting and preserving regional art. The museum has undergone several transformations, including the construction of a new building that opened in September 2014.[2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ Encyclopædia Britannica
- ^ Encyclopædia Britannica
- ^ "History of the LWL Museum". LWL-Landesmuseum. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Museums in the Münsterland". Münsterland Tourism. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
External links
[edit]- LWL-Landesmuseum official website (in German)
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