Eduard Rosenthal at the Ernst-Abbe-Library: Experience Jena's History
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Discover Eduard Rosenthal in twelve historical perspectives
The exhibition "Eduard Rosenthal – 12 Views on His Life" invites you to a concentrated encounter with a significant figure in Jena's educational and cultural history at the Ernst-Abbe-Library in Jena. Twelve informatively designed roll-ups provide different access points to his life, his societal engagement, and his lasting significance for the city.
Biography between Law, Democracy, and Culture
Eduard Rosenthal worked as a legal scholar, university lecturer, politician, democrat, and cultural promoter. The exhibition was created on the occasion of his 100th anniversary of death and combines biographical documentation with local memory culture. It reveals a life path in which scientific work, civic responsibility, and cultural education were closely intertwined.
Twelve Roll-ups, a Multilayered Portrait of Life
The serial design guides visitors step by step through various facets of Rosenthal's work. The reduced presentation form directs attention to historical contexts, personal life stations, and the question of how societal engagement resonates across generations. In the calm exhibition atmosphere of the library, an immediate examination of historical sources and visual mediation occurs.
Rosenthal and Jena's Reading Culture
A special focus is on Eduard Rosenthal's connection to the history of public education. He was one of the co-founders of the historic reading hall association and served as its chairman from 1899 until his death in 1926. Thus, the exhibition also honors the library as a place of knowledge, participation, and societal exchange.
Cultural Education with In-Depth Tours
Dr. Dietmar Ebert will lead free guided tours through the exhibition on October 7, 14, and 21, 2026, each at 5 PM. The tours will explore Rosenthal's biography, his cultural initiatives, and the development of Jena's educational landscape in its historical context. The exhibition itself can be viewed during the opening hours of the Ernst-Abbe-Library.
Conclusion: Experience Jena's History Directly
"Eduard Rosenthal – 12 Views on His Life" connects historical documentation, cultural education, and a calm aesthetic experience in the public cultural space. Visitors can expect an informative art experience that relates science, democracy, reading culture, and civic engagement. Anyone wanting to discover Jena's history from a personal and societal perspective should visit this exhibition live at the Ernst-Abbe-Library.
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