Christian Schad

German artist (1894-1982)
Person human Q703331
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Christian Schad

Summary

Christian Schad is a human[1]. Born in Miesbach[2], he… he was born on August 21, 1894[3]. He died in Stuttgart[4]. He died on February 25, 1982[5]. He worked as a painter[6], photographer[7], graphic artist[8], collagist[9], and artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (218 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Christian Schad was born in Miesbach[2].
  • Christian Schad died in Stuttgart[4].
  • Christian Schad was born on August 21, 1894[3].
  • Christian Schad was born on January 1, 1894[12].
  • Christian Schad died on February 25, 1982[5].
  • Christian Schad died on January 1, 1982[13].
  • Christian Schad's father was Q137754116[14].
  • Christian Schad's mother was Q137754118[15].
  • Christian Schad was married to Q137754122[16].
  • A child of Christian Schad was Nikolaus Schad[17].
  • Christian Schad held citizenship in Germany[18].
  • Christian Schad's professions included painter[6].
  • Christian Schad worked as a photographer[7].
  • Christian Schad's professions included graphic artist[8].
  • Christian Schad worked as a collagist[9].
  • Christian Schad worked as an artist[10].
  • Christian Schad's field of work was German painting[19].
  • Christian Schad's field of work was photography[20].
  • Christian Schad's education included a stint at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[21].
  • Christian Schad received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].
  • Christian Schad is recorded as male[23].
  • Christian Schad's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Christian Schad was affiliated with the Nazi Party[25].
  • Christian Schad is associated with the Dada movement[26].
  • Christian Schad is associated with the New Objectivity movement[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Miesbach[2], Christian Schad… Recorded date of birth include August 21, 1894[3] and January 1, 1894[12]. His father was Q137754116[14]. His mother was Q137754118[15].

Education

Christian Schad's education included a stint at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], photographer[7], graphic artist[8], collagist[9], and artist[10]. Fields of work include German painting[19], a painting of an area[28], in Germany[29] and photography[20], an artistic technique[30].

Recognition

Christian Schad received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].

Personal Life

Christian Schad was married to Q137754122[16]. A child of him was Nikolaus Schad[17]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 25, 1982[5] and January 1, 1982[13]. Christian Schad passed away in Stuttgart[4].

Why It Matters

Christian Schad ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (218 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Christian Schad born?

Christian Schad was born in Miesbach[2].

Where did Christian Schad die?

Christian Schad passed away in Stuttgart[4].

Who were Christian Schad's parents?

Christian Schad's father was Q137754116[14]. Christian Schad's mother was Q137754118[15].

Who was Christian Schad married to?

Christian Schad's spouses include Q137754122[16].

What did Christian Schad do for work?

Christian Schad worked as painter[6], photographer[7], graphic artist[8], collagist[9], and artist[10].

Where did Christian Schad go to school?

Christian Schad was educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[21].

What awards did Christian Schad receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Thenetrunner · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Movement Dada, New Objectivity
    Citizenship
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Artist files at Frick Art Research Library, National Gallery of Art Library
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