Erwin Panofsky
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Erwin Panofsky
Summary
Erwin Panofsky is a human[1]. Born in Hanover[2], he… he was born on March 30, 1892[3]. He died in Princeton[4]. He died on March 14, 1968[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], university teacher[7], art critic[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (243 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Hanover[2], Erwin Panofsky…
- Erwin Panofsky died in Princeton[4].
- Erwin Panofsky was born on March 30, 1892[3].
- Erwin Panofsky died on March 14, 1968[5].
- Erwin Panofsky was married to Dora Panofsky[11].
- Among Erwin Panofsky's spouses was Gerda Panofsky-Soergel[12].
- A child of Erwin Panofsky was Hans Panofsky[13].
- A child of Erwin Panofsky was Wolfgang K. H. Panofsky[14].
- Erwin Panofsky held citizenship in Germany[15].
- Erwin Panofsky held citizenship in United States[16].
- Erwin Panofsky is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[17].
- Erwin Panofsky's professions included art historian[6].
- Erwin Panofsky worked as a university teacher[7].
- Erwin Panofsky worked as an art critic[8].
- Erwin Panofsky worked as a writer[9].
- Erwin Panofsky's field of work was art history[18].
- Erwin Panofsky was employed by Princeton University[19].
- Among Erwin Panofsky's employers was Harvard University[20].
- Erwin Panofsky was employed by University of Hamburg[21].
- Among Erwin Panofsky's employers was New York University[22].
- Among Erwin Panofsky's employers was Institute for Advanced Study[23].
- Erwin Panofsky's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[24].
- Erwin Panofsky's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25].
- Erwin Panofsky was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[26].
- Erwin Panofsky's doctoral advisor was Wilhelm Vöge[27].
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Origins and Family
Erwin Panofsky was born in Hanover[2]. He was born on March 30, 1892[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[17].
Education
Educated at University of Freiburg[24], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1457[30], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[31]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1472[34], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[35]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[26], a comprehensive university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1809[38], headquartered in Berlin[39]. Erwin Panofsky's doctoral advisor was Wilhelm Vöge[27]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[40]. Studied under Margarete Bieber[41] and Adolph Goldschmidt[42].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include art historian[6], university teacher[7], art critic[8], and writer[9]. Erwin Panofsky's field of work was art history[18]. Employers include Princeton University[19], a private university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1746[45], headquartered in Princeton[46]; Harvard University[20], a private university[47], in United States[48], founded in 1636[49], headquartered in Cambridge[50]; University of Hamburg[21], a public university[51], in Germany[52], founded in 1919[53], headquartered in Hamburg[54]; New York University[22], a private university[55], in United States[56], founded in 1831[57], headquartered in New York City[58]; and Institute for Advanced Study[23], a research institute[59], in United States[60], founded in 1930[61], headquartered in Princeton[62]. Doctoral students include Lotte Brand Philip[63], an art historian[64], 1910–1986[65], of Germany[66], specialised in Early Netherlandish painting[67] and Ursula Hoff[68].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Saturn and Melancholy[69] and Early Netherlandish Painting[70].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[71], a civil decoration[72], in Prussia[73], founded in 1842[74]; Haskins Medal[75], a medallion[76], in United States[77], founded in 1940[78]; and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[79].
Personal Life
Spouses include Dora Panofsky[11], an art historian[80], 1885–1965[81] and Gerda Panofsky-Soergel[12], a university teacher[82], 1929–2024[83], of Germany[84], specialised in art history[85]. Children include Hans Panofsky[13], a meteorologist[86], 1917–1988[87], of Germany[88], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[89], specialised in meteorology[90] and Wolfgang K. H. Panofsky[14], a physicist[91], 1919–2007[92], of United States[93], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[94], specialised in physics[95].
Death and Burial
Erwin Panofsky died on March 14, 1968[5]. He died in Princeton[4].
Why It Matters
Erwin Panofsky ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (243 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[96] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[97]
He has been cited as an influence by Charles de Tolnay[98], an art historian[99], 1899–1981[100], of Hungary[101], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[102].
His notable doctoral advisees include Lotte Brand Philip[103], an art historian[104], 1910–1986[105], of Germany[106], specialised in Early Netherlandish painting[107]; Ursula Hoff[108], a historian[109], 1909–2005[110], of Australia[111], awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia[112]; and Adelheid Heimann[113], an art historian[114], 1903–1993[115], of Germany[116].
FAQs
Where was Erwin Panofsky born?
Born in Hanover[2], Erwin Panofsky…
Where did Erwin Panofsky die?
Erwin Panofsky passed away in Princeton[4].
Who was Erwin Panofsky married to?
Erwin Panofsky's spouses include Dora Panofsky[11] and Gerda Panofsky-Soergel[12].
What did Erwin Panofsky do for work?
Erwin Panofsky worked as art historian[6], university teacher[7], art critic[8], and writer[9].
Where did Erwin Panofsky go to school?
Erwin Panofsky was educated at University of Freiburg[24], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[26].
What awards did Erwin Panofsky receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[71], Haskins Medal[75], and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[79].
Who did Erwin Panofsky influence?
Erwin Panofsky has been cited as an influence by Charles de Tolnay[98].