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Private Themed Tour of the Leopold Museum with an Art Historian: "All You Wanted to Know About Egon Schiele but Were Afraid to Ask"

Vienna, Austria

When talking about the works of Egon Schiele it is customary to add the term "scandalous", although the history of art is overflowing with images of nude bodies. Yet even today, it is Schiele's work that is censored. In this tour you will find out why.

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Duration 1h 15m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, German, Russian

Group size

1–5 travelers

Full description

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.

Itinerary

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 Schiele’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.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Entry/Admission - Leopold Museum
  • Professional Art Historian Guide

Important information

Meeting point

Vienna, Austria

Don’t forget

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 You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. 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!

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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