Dirk Syndram Livres

Das sächsische Schatzkammermuseum des Grünen Gewölbes war von jeher eine internationale Sammlung. Dieses Buch soll daher den Besuchern aus dem französischen Sprachraum seine Schätze näherbringen.

The famous “Historisches Grünes Gewölbe” returns to the residential palace for the first time after 60 years in September 2006. The beautifully illustrated catalogue takes the reader on a fascinating tour through this unique “Gesamtkunstwerk”. The „Grünes Gewölbe“ was founded in 1550 by Elector August of Saxony as the state treasury, „Geheime Verwahrung.“ Augustus the Strong converted it into a publicly accessible Schatzkunst museum in 1729. His idea was unrivalled: the eight display rooms with their exquisite interiors and the highly impressive mise en scène of the collection were designed to inspire amazement. The extravagant profusion of precious objects in gold, silver, enamel and precious stones, the ivories, bronzes and jewellery proclaimed the wealth and artistic taste of the Saxon dynasty. In 1942 the collection was closed and taken into storage at Königstein fortress. The museum's exterior and three of the eight rooms were severely damaged during the war. From 1974 a part of the collection could be seen again, but it was not until 2004 when the „Neues Grünes Gewölbe“ was reopened with exhibits from the Renaissance to Neo-Classicism. The book introduces the masterpieces of this fascinating collection and provides an insight into the brilliant concept of the museum's founder, from which the inspiration for this presentation has been drawn.

Katalog zur Kabinettausstellung des Grünen Gewölbes im Sponsel-Raum des Neuen Grünen Gewölbes in Zusammenarbeit mit der Porzellansammlung vom 25. April bis 3. August 2009. Das 1709 erfundene Böttgersteinzeug, vor der Nacherfindung des weißen Porzellans das edelste keramische Erzeugnis Europas, fand auch Eingang in den exklusiven Bereich der höfischen Schatzkunst. Das Augenmerk wird dabei sowohl auf das große Spektrum der technischen Veredelungstechniken als auch auf die Vorbilder aus der Goldschmiedekunst gerichtet. A catalogue presenting the „Böttger“ stoneware, the most refined form of ceramic in Europe before the reinvention of porcelain, in courtly treasuries.

The history and full-color photographs fro the famous Green Vault in Dresden

The famous “Historisches Grünes Gewölbe” returns to the residential palace for the first time after 60 years in September 2006. The beautifully illustrated catalogue takes the reader on a fascinating tour through this unique “Gesamtkunstwerk”. The “Grünes Gewölbe” was founded in 1550 by Elector August of Saxony as the state treasury, “Geheime Verwahrung.” Augustus the Strong converted it into a publicly accessible Schatzkunst museum in 1729. His idea was unrivalled: the eight display rooms with their exquisite interiors and the highly impressive mise en scène of the collection were designed to inspire amazement. The extravagant profusion of precious objects in gold, silver, enamel and precious stones, the ivories, bronzes and jewellery proclaimed the wealth and artistic taste of the Saxon dynasty. In 1942 the collection was closed and taken into storage at Königstein fortress. The museum’s exterior and three of the eight rooms were severely damaged during the war. From 1974 a part of the collection could be seen again, but it was not until 2004 when the “Neues Grünes Gewölbe” was reopened with exhibits from the Renaissance to Neo-Classicism. The book introduces the masterpieces of this fascinating collection and provides an insight into the brilliant concept of the museum’s founder, from which the inspiration for this presentation has been drawn.