Private Themed Tour of the Leopold Museum with an Art Historian: "All You Wanted to Know About Egon Schiele but Were Afraid to Ask"
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About this experience
The Leopold Museum in the Museum Quarter has the largest collection of works by this Viennese expressionist. So here I offer you a crash-course on the problematic topics of 20th century art: the borderline between art and pornography, the relevance of the artist's personality to the interpretation of his works, and the question of the objective and subjective value of art.
We will restrict ourselves to those data from the artist's biography, whose traces can be clearly seen in his works. Most of our attention will be focused on the principles of interpretation that are relevant for 20th century art. We will analyse the difference between pornography and art, discuss the limits of self-expression and the impact of "problematic" works of art on society as a whole.
We will turn to the principles of art therapy, the works of Sigmund Freud and one of Scheherazade's tales for commentary on controversial works. This tour is suitable for those interested in Viennese Art Nouveau and those who want to find an approach to 20th century art.
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Professional Art Historian Guide
Entry/Admission - Leopold Museum
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Leopold Museum is the best place in Vienna to see the most scandalous works of arts ever created in Vienna and understand the principle of the nowness of art. Leopold Museum features a permanent exhibition of Egon Schiele’s works aside from temporary expositions, and it is considered that Shiele’s exhibitionist works are still capable of inciting dubious reactions since many themes he covered in his pieces, such as the line between pornography and art, still cause heated discussions nowadays.
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Leopold Museum is the best place in Vienna to see the most scandalous works of arts ever created in Vienna and understand the principle of the nowness of art. Leopold Museum features a permanent exhibition of Egon Schiele’s works aside from temporary expositions, and it is considered that Shiele’s exhibitionist works are still capable of inciting dubious reactions since many themes he covered in his pieces, such as the line between pornography and art, still cause heated discussions nowadays.
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Important information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Public transportation options are available nearby
Wheelchair accessible
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats unavailable
Infants must not sit on laps
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Please come punctually to the meeting point in front of the Museums main entrance. There is a huge staircase leading to the entrance door. Your guide will be waiting for you at its bottom. The detailed information with photos of the meeting point and your museum guide you will get with an extra file. Use the contact details on your confirmation/voucher if you have any question or have any difficulties to find the meeting point or your guide. Your guide will have you museum entrance tickets with her.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Leopold Museum
Important notes
Thank you for choosing our tour of Egon Schiele's Art in the Leopold Museum in Vienna!
Your guide's name is Julia. You can contact her by phone or via WhatsApp/Telegram at +4368110630689.
The address of the Leopold Museum is Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna. Here is a link to Google Maps (https://g.page/The_Leopold_Museum_Vienna?share)and to Apple Maps (https://maps.apple.com/?address=Museumsplatz).
Please come punctually to the meeting point in front of the Museum's main entrance. There is a huge staircase leading to the entrance door. Your guide will be waiting for you at its bottom.
Your guide will have your museums entrance tickets with her.
Please find the photo of the meeting point attached to this message.
Have an inspiring experience!
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