Caspar David Friedrich

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The year 2024 marks the 250th anniversary of Caspar David Friedrich's birth, and his works are increasingly significant, particularly in discussions about climate and sustainability. Barbara Hess explores the life and work of the painter in this compact volume, highlighting his enduring relevance, central themes of Romanticism, and his drawings. Presented in an A–Z format, the author invites readers on a journey of discovery, revealing how new perspectives emerge from the seemingly familiar. Friedrich (1774–1840) is regarded as the most important artist of German Romanticism. Born in Greifswald, he studied at the Art Academy in Copenhagen and settled in Dresden in 1798. His landscape compositions exude deep introspection and melancholy. Friedrich challenged traditional perceptions of imagery, and his works invite multifaceted interpretations. Barbara Hess is an experienced art historian who has published on avant-garde galleries, Abstract Expressionism, and notable artists such as Lucio Fontana and Jasper Johns.