Rom - Europa

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This collection features a series of essays exploring the multifaceted relationship between art, culture, and the city of Rome from the late 18th to early 19th centuries. Contributors examine various aspects of this dynamic, starting with H. J. Schneider's analysis of Rome as a classical art body and its perception from Winckelmann to Goethe. S. Moses discusses Goethe's discovery of French landscape painting in Rome, while W. Busch focuses on Goethe's interactions with the Riepenhausen brothers. H. Tausch delves into Goethe's architectural insights during his Italian journey. E. Osterkamp contrasts German and French perceptions of Raphael's Rome, and E. Décultot highlights the gradual elevation of landscape painting among the Nazarene artists. Further contributions include N. Miller's exploration of the lesser-known artists Müller and Waiblinger in Rome, and D. Borchmeyer's examination of Wilhelm Müller's letters from the city. M. Cometa discusses the intersection of German and Roman architectural theory, while A. Assmann addresses the representation of Roman ruins in English Romanticism. The collection also features reflections on the artistic climate in Rome during the late 18th century, the myth of Amor and Psyche, and the experiences of the Nazarene artists. The volume concludes with bio-bibliographical notes, providing context for the discussed figures and their contributions to the artistic landscape of Rome.