The quiet death of Biedermeier: Poverty and Schubert in focus
The quiet death of Biedermeier: Poverty and Schubert in focus
Wien, Österreich - Vienna around 1820 was a place full of contradictions that was characterized by a cultural flower, but also by massive poverty and diseases. This fascinating era, which we call Biedermeier, is in the latest episode of the podcast of by Florian Klenk and Christian Rider examined in detail. The two experts are devoted to the life of the famous composer Franz Schubert, whose remains of whom were recently examined. Schubert's life reflects the challenges of Biedermeier - shaped by restrictions and the pursuit of artistic expression despite adverse circumstances.
The situation of the children in Vienna was particularly questionable: Around 80% of the illegitimate children came to the boulder around 1820, and terrifying 90% of them suffered early death within the first year of life. Poverty was widespread, and there was no way to start a family in many households. Lack of money, lack of housing and lack of perspectives were the order of the day. In this context, Schubert grows up in a family of teachers and becomes a boy, auxiliary teacher and finally house musician with nobleies - until the early death takes his life at the age of 31.The Biedermeier epoch and its meaning
The Biedermeier period, which extended from 1815 to 1848, is more than just a literary or artistic movement. According to wikipedia she was a reaction to the Napoleonic wars and reflects the political stability under Klemens by Metternich. One of the concise characteristics of this era include the increase in the middle class, which was expressed in literature, music, visual art and interior design. The art of this time was calm, domestic and often shaped by topics of private life.
The Biedermeier culture attached great importance to affect, sensitivity, moderate and modesty; Values that manifest themselves in the works of important artists such as Beethoven, Schubert and the painters Carl Spitzweg and Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller. It is particularly striking that the political issues often took a back seat, while domestic and everyday issues played a central role. This return to everyday life was also promoted by technical and economic changes such as the beginning of railway construction and water pipe construction.
social reality
Despite the cultural bloom, the reality for many Viennese was different. Civil life was strongly determined by the contradictions of the time. Half of all households was affected that spouses had no future prospects. A feeling of close and post -war mentality shaped people while they were sought after a better life.
An impressive example of this era can be found in the painting "Pfand game of the family old in the garden", created around 1840 by Franz Alt. It represents bourgeois life and is part of the collection in the Vienna Museum. This picture illustrates how the Biedermeier period was-a mixture of hope and despair, from art and everyday life. It was a cultural heyday, while their development emerged many significant personalities who still shape the Vienna Society.
The consideration of the Biedermeier period not only lets us understand the works of art and literary currents of this time, but also the social circumstances that determined people's lives about 200 years ago. It shows us how profound the desire for a better life was in a difficult time and how this wish also shaped the culture of this era. A fascinating chapter in Viennese history that is still relevant today.
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