Eduard Rosenthal at the Ernst-Abbe Library: Jena's History in Twelve Views
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Experience Eduard Rosenthal from twelve perspectives
The exhibition "Eduard Rosenthal – 12 Views on His Life" is dedicated to the life and work of a significant figure in the history of the city and education of Jena. In the Ernst-Abbe Library, a historical space of remembrance unfolds, connecting biography, civic engagement, and the development of public reading culture.
Twelve views on a multifaceted personality
The traveling exhibition consists of twelve roll-ups. Each panel offers its own access to Eduard Rosenthal and illuminates different facets of his life and work. The concentrated presentation format connects historical information with visual orientation and invites visitors to gradually uncover biographical contexts.
Reading culture and cultural education in Jena
Rosenthal was one of the co-founders of the historical reading room association and served as its chairman from 1899 until his death in 1926. Therefore, the exhibition highlights the importance of libraries as places of knowledge, encounter, and democratic participation. The Ernst-Abbe Library continues this tradition as a vibrant educational and cultural center.
Art appreciation in public space
The exhibition is not a conventional art show but a documentary installation in the library space. Texts, visual materials, and historical contexts create a calm exhibition atmosphere where visitors can develop their own questions about the past. The art experience emerges here from the connection of visual design, culture of remembrance, and concentrated work appreciation.
Guided tours with Dr. Dietmar Ebert
Dr. Dietmar Ebert will lead tours of the exhibition on several dates. The free guided tours deepen the historical backgrounds and provide an expert perspective on Rosenthal's significance for Jena, the reading room association, and the cultural infrastructure of the city. The tours take place at 5 PM each time.
Conclusion: History becomes a personal encounter
"Eduard Rosenthal – 12 Views on His Life" vividly presents an important Jena biography and connects historical research with cultural education. Those interested in city history, library history, and the development of public knowledge spaces will experience an informative and sustainably stimulating exhibition at the Ernst-Abbe Library. A visit takes you right into the intellectual history of Jena.
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