Hercules of the Arts: Johann Adam Andreas I von Liechtenstein and Vienna around 1700
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Hercules of the Arts: Johann Adam Andreas I von Liechtenstein and Vienna around 1700
By (Author) Stephan Koja
Hirmer Verlag
Hirmer Verlag
24th March 2025
Germany
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Physical Properties
Hardback
240
Width 210mm, Height 255mm
1160g
Description
The publication focuses on Prince Johann Adam Andreas I of Liechtenstein (1657-1712). His skilful economic policies enabled him to increase his fortune. He purchased important artworks, invested in building projects and their artistic design, founded a city district and developed Italian art and architecture in Vienna in around 1700.
Prince Johann Adam Andreas I of Liechtenstein was an important individual for his dynasty and a great patron and builder. He reorganised administrative structures and invested in businesses and innovative production techniques. He thus created the financial basis for the expansion of the art collection and the construction and furnishing of imposing buildings. To this day, the Gartenpalais and Stadtpalais in Vienna bear witness to the activities of this prince who was a Hercules of the arts.
Author Bio
Stephan Koja was the director of the Gemldegalerie Alte Meister and the sculpture collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden . Since 2023 he has been the director of LIECHTENSTEIN. The Princely Collections, Vaduz-Vienna.
