Eduard Rosenthal at the Ernst-Abbe Library: Twelve Views on a Vivid Life
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Experience Eduard Rosenthal through twelve perspectives
The exhibition "Eduard Rosenthal - 12 Views on His Life" invites you to a historical examination of work beyond classical museum spaces at the Ernst-Abbe Library in Jena. Twelve informative roll-ups unfold a multifaceted portrait of the lawyer, university lecturer, democratic pioneer, and dedicated supporter of public education.
A life between law, democracy, and reading culture
Eduard Rosenthal taught at the Faculty of Law at the University of Jena from 1880 until his death in 1926. In Thuringia, he is considered the father of the first democratic constitution. The exhibition places his work in the political, social, and cultural upheavals of his time and makes visible how closely legal history, democratic responsibility, and cultural participation are interconnected.
Twelve roll-ups, twelve views on a personality
The traveling exhibition developed by Constanze Mann, Dr. Dietmar Ebert, and Peter Mühlfriedel focuses on different facets of Rosenthal's biography. The presentation combines historical documentation, biographical narrative, and cultural education. Visitors encounter a person whose commitment extended far beyond the academic context.
Rosenthal and the history of reading halls
A special emphasis is placed on Rosenthal's connection to public reading culture. He was a co-founder of the historic reading hall association and served as its chair from 1899 until his death in 1926. Thus, the exhibition also represents the history of free access to knowledge, literature, and social exchange.
Exhibition atmosphere at the Ernst-Abbe Library
The Ernst-Abbe Library transforms into a place of concentrated memory culture for three weeks. Between books, reading rooms, and modern library architecture, a special exhibition atmosphere is created: Historical contexts come close to the present. The aesthetic experience of this presentation lies less in spectacular painting or sculpture than in the encounter with sources, biography, and political ideas.
Free guided tours with Dr. Dietmar Ebert
Dr. Dietmar Ebert offers free guided tours of the exhibition on September 30 as well as on October 7, 14, and 21, each at 5 PM. The tours deepen the art and cultural historical categorization and open additional perspectives on Rosenthal's significance for Jena, Thuringia, and the democratic history of Germany.
Conclusion: An important artistic experience of memory culture
"Eduard Rosenthal - 12 Views on His Life" connects biography, history of democracy, and library culture to an educational artistic experience. The exhibition shows how sustainably a single personality can shape educational landscapes and social institutions. Those wanting to discover Jena's history from a personal, political, and cultural perspective should visit this exhibition live.
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