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Karl Schnaase

1798-09-07 – 1875-05-20

Portrait of Karl Schnaase
Karl Schnaase (1798-1875), deutscher Jurist und KunsthistorikerCredit: Eduard Steinbrück (1802 - 1882)

Life & Legacy

Karl Schnaase (7 September 1798 – 20 May 1875) was a distinguished German art historian and jurist. He was one of the founders of modern art history, and the author of one of the first surveys of the history of art.

Occupation & Career

judge, art historian, jurist, teacher

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art

Organizations & Memberships

Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q90230 — wikidata View source

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