Dagmar Eichberger (born 1955) is a German art historian, professor emeritus, and academic known for her extensive work on Renaissance culture, particularly in the Netherlands and Germany.[1]
Dagmar Eichberger | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1955 |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation(s) | Art historian, Professor Emerita |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of Heidelberg |
| Academic work | |
| Notable works | Renaissance culture in the Netherlands and Germany |
She is a professor emerita at the University of Heidelberg, where she completed her M.A. and Ph.D. in art history, history, and archaeology.[2] Eichberger's work and publications have made significant contributions to the understanding of Renaissance art history and its cultural contexts.
Biography
editDagmar Eichberger has held teaching and research positions at several universities around the world, including the University of Canberra, Melbourne, Jena, Konstanz, Paris, Giessen, and Vienna.[3][4]
Her career has been marked by significant contributions to the study of visual culture and the history of collecting during the Renaissance period, and she is particularly noted for her expertise on the collecting activity of Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy and Joanna of Castile.[2][3]
Eichberger's research often explores themes of material culture and early collections. She has co-edited several volumes on prominent artists like Jan van Eyck and Albrecht Dürer, and her interdisciplinary approach has enriched the field of art history.[5][3]
Her work as a curator includes presenting analysis of the collecting habits and cultural influence of Habsburg women, as showcased in the exhibition "Women. The Art of Power. Three Women from the House of Habsburg" at Schloss Ambras in Innsbruck.[6][7][8]
Eichberger has also been involved in curating international exhibition projects, such as "Women of Distinction: Margaret of York and Margaret of Austria" in Mechelen.[2][9]
Major publications
edit- Leben mit Kunst – Wirken durch Kunst. Sammelwesen und Hofkunst unter Margarete von Österreich, Regentin der Niederlande (2002): This book examines the art collection of Archduchess Margaret of Austria and its impact on Renaissance art and culture.[2][10]
- Women. The Art of Power. Three Women from the House of Habsburg (2018): A comprehensive catalogue that explores the collecting practices and cultural contributions of three Habsburg women.
- A Spectacle for a Spanish Princess (2024): This volume provides an in-depth study of the festive entry of Princess Joanna of Castile into Brussels in 1496.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Prof. Dr. Dagmar Eichberger - Margarete von Österreich - Alte Meister im Gespräch". Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ a b c d "Prof. Dr. Dagmar Eichberger". University of Heidelberg. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ a b c "Eichberger, Dagmar H." Centro de Estudios Europa Hispánica. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "Dagmar Eichberger - Lebenslauf". University of Vienna. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ a b "A Spectacle for a Spanish Princess". Brepols. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "Women. The Art of Power. Three Women from the House of Habsburg". Historians of Netherlandish Art. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "Frauen, Kunst und Macht: Sonderausstellung auf Schloss Ambras". Innsbruck Blog. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "Drei Frauen glänzen in Führungsrollen". Salzburger Nachrichten. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ Hendrikman, Lars (2019). "Review of "Women. The Art of Power. Three Women from the House of Habsburg" by Dagmar Eichberger" (PDF). The Burlington Magazine. 161 (1393): 934–935. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "Review of "Leben mit Kunst – Wirken durch Kunst. Sammelwesen und Hofkunst unter Margarete von Österreich, Regentin der Niederlande" by Dagmar Eichberger". Sehepunkte. Retrieved 2024-07-30.