The Augarten Porcelain Museum invites you to explore "Simply modern?", an exhibition charting the radical shift in porcelain design between 1800 and 1830. Discover how decorative styles transformed from lavish ornamentation to rational beauty, mirroring the era's intellectual and artistic movements. Visitors will see bold colors and geometric patterns that conveyed optimistic visions amidst European upheaval, highlighting the pursuit of individuality in fine artistry.
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This exhibition explores the transition from lavish ornamentation to rational beauty in porcelain around 1800-1830. It examines how decorative styles reflected the era's intellectual and artistic movements, including bold colors and geometric patterns, despite periods of political and economic uncertainty.
The Augarten Porcelain Museum's 2026 annual exhibition, "Simply modern?", delves into the radical shift from ornate to rational beauty in porcelain during the period of 1800–1830. The exhibition highlights how, despite a backdrop of European upheaval due to Napoleon's occupation and subsequent economic instability, the era was marked by vibrant colors and a pursuit of individuality. Contemporary interiors featured boldly designed furnishings and ceramics that signaled optimistic visions and a longing for a better world, with 'truth' and 'harmony' becoming essential aesthetic principles. The imperial porcelain manufactory drew inspiration from contemporary events, scientific discoveries, fashion, and new ideas in color theory and art, translating these influences into designs like 'color blocking' and optical illusions applied with fine artistry.
The exhibition is open Monday to Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, closed on Sundays and public holidays. Further visitor information, including details on locations and opening hours, can be found via the provided links.
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