Sprengel Museum Hanover is counted among the major art museums of the 20th and 21st century. It is one of the Hanover museums, which contain rich collection of French Modern Art and original artifacts of German Expressionism. The museum was constructed in 1979. Sprengel Museum in Hanover is an interesting place to visit as it houses ample collections on French Cubism, Minimal Art, Post War Abstract art and Concept art. At the initial stage the museum only housed the collections of Bernhard Sprengel. Later the museum was expanded by adding the photography and media section in the year 1994.
Sprengel Museum as a place of learning
The Sprengel Museum in Hanover also serves as a place of learning. Various schools in Hanover have tied up with the museum to impart a more wholesome learning experience. The museum designs educational programs for students of all classes. The seminar room and printing workshop of the Sprengel Museum is used to supplement educational programs. It also allows the youngsters to display their creative artistic ideas.
Departments of the Museum
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The Sprengel Museum of Hanover exhibits artifacts through various display sections. They are the Painting and Sculpture Department, Photography and Media Section and the Print section. The Painting and Sculpture section houses Ouvre collections of artists like Hans Arp, Paul Klee, Blaue Reiter and the Brucke groups. Works of Kurt Schwitters are also displayed at the museum. Apart from these paintings, this section also houses works of eminent painters who were German Expressionists.
The Photography and Media section displays about 1500 original photographs, which have been contributed by photographers. August Sander, Duane Michals, David Hockney are some of the well known photographers, who have contributed to the rich collection housed by the museum. Print section houses works on paper. These include collages, watercolor paintings, wood-cut paintings, etching and paintings used by employing silk-screen techniques.
Visiting Hours
The museum opens at 10am and closes at 6pm from Wednesdays to Sundays. On Tuesdays the museum opens at 10am and closes at 8pm. On Mondays the museum remains closed.
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