Museum der Phantasie
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The Museum der Phantasie (aka. Buchheim-Museum) is a museum in Bernried am Starnberger See
. Named after Lothar-Günther Buchheim
, whose art collection it holds, it was opened to the public on 23 May 2001.
The building, designed by the architectural firm Behnisch, Behnisch & Partner
, was completed in October 1999. It encompasses around 4,000 square meters and is designed to resemble a ship, with a jetty-like balcony extending out over the Starnberger See. In the surrounding park various sculptures are displayed.
Before the museum was built there were many differences of opinion about the location. Buchheim's requested location in Feldafing
, on the grounds of the Villa Maffei, was rejected in a vote by residents.
The museum holds Buchheim's collection of expressionist art
, with works by Erich Heckel
, Emil Nolde
, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
, Max Pechstein
, and so forth. It also displays examples of folk art
, African art
, and Asian art
which Buchheim collected during his travels. Paintings by Buchheim himself are also on display.
Bernried am Starnberger See
Bernried am Starnberger See is a municipality in the Weilheim-Schongau district, in Bavaria, Germany....
. Named after Lothar-Günther Buchheim
Lothar-Günther Buchheim
Lothar-Günther Buchheim was a German author and painter. He is best known for his novel Das Boot , which became an international bestseller and was adapted in 1981 as an Oscar-nominated film.-Early life:...
, whose art collection it holds, it was opened to the public on 23 May 2001.
The building, designed by the architectural firm Behnisch, Behnisch & Partner
Behnisch Architekten
Behnisch Architekten is an architectural practice based in Stuttgart, Germany, with branches in Venice, California and Boston, Massachusetts.The office was founded in 1989 by Stefan Behnisch, son of the well-known German architect Günter Behnisch...
, was completed in October 1999. It encompasses around 4,000 square meters and is designed to resemble a ship, with a jetty-like balcony extending out over the Starnberger See. In the surrounding park various sculptures are displayed.
Before the museum was built there were many differences of opinion about the location. Buchheim's requested location in Feldafing
Feldafing
Feldafing is a municipality in Starnberg district, Bavaria, Germany, and is located on the west shore of Lake Starnberg, southwest of Munich.- History :...
, on the grounds of the Villa Maffei, was rejected in a vote by residents.
The museum holds Buchheim's collection of expressionist art
Expressionism
Expressionism was a modernist movement, initially in poetry and painting, originating in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century. Its typical trait is to present the world solely from a subjective perspective, distorting it radically for emotional effect in order to evoke moods or ideas...
, with works by Erich Heckel
Erich Heckel
Erich Heckel was a German painter and printmaker, and a founding member of the Die Brücke group which existed 1905-1913.-Biography:Heckel was born in Döbeln . His parents were born in Saxony...
, Emil Nolde
Emil Nolde
Emil Nolde was a German painter and printmaker. He was one of the first Expressionists, a member of Die Brücke, and is considered to be one of the great oil painting and watercolour painters of the 20th century. He is known for his vigorous brushwork and expressive choice of colors...
, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was a German expressionist painter and printmaker and one of the founders of the artists group Die Brücke or "The Bridge", a key group leading to the foundation of Expressionism in 20th century art. He volunteered for army service in the First World War, but soon suffered a...
, Max Pechstein
Max Pechstein
Hermann Max Pechstein was a German expressionist painter and printmaker, and a member of Die Brücke group.-Life and career:...
, and so forth. It also displays examples of folk art
Folk art
Folk art encompasses art produced from an indigenous culture or by peasants or other laboring tradespeople. In contrast to fine art, folk art is primarily utilitarian and decorative rather than purely aesthetic....
, African art
African art
African art constitutes one of the most diverse legacies on earth. Though many casual observers tend to generalize "traditional" African art, the continent is full of people, societies, and civilizations, each with a unique visual special culture. The definition also includes the art of the African...
, and Asian art
Asian art
Asian art can refer to art amongst many cultures in Asia.-Various types of Asian art:*Afghan art*Azerbaijanian art*Balinese art*Bhutanese art*Buddhist art*Burmese contemporary art*Chinese art*Eastern art*Indian art*Iranian art*Islamic art...
which Buchheim collected during his travels. Paintings by Buchheim himself are also on display.