City Walk: Color in Backlight – Stained Glass of the 20th Century

Description

Meeting point: Rüdengasse 2, entrance to the former main post The sacred stained glass art developed into a medium in the 20th century where Christian iconography meets stylistic innovations and technical advancements. Formal experiments and the effect of light increasingly come to the forefront. The Basel Minster was also affected by this development: The renovation-needing glazing of the choir windows sparked a discussion about historical continuity and contemporary expression in the mid-20th century. The walk through Basel's old town illustrates this development and also demonstrates it through examples from the secular sphere. Guide: Daniel Lachenmeier, diploma Illustrator FH and City Guide
Meeting point: Rüdengasse 2, entrance to the former main post
End point: Office for Economy and Labour, Utengasse 36
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: CHF 10.–/7.–

Highlights

• City walk through Basel's old town
• Guided by Daniel Lachenmeier, diploma Illustrator FH
• Duration: 90 minutes, Price: CHF 10.–/7.–

General Information

The city walk discusses the development of stained glass art in the 20th century and its influence on sacred art. Participants learn more about the connection between Christian iconography and modern techniques while strolling through Basel's old town.

Location

Rüdengasse 26, 4001 Basel, Switzerland

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