January 2007
The Einstein Tower / Architecture
Raoul Hausmann / Graphic Design
Sigur Ros Artwork / Graphic Design
The Downward Spiral / Graphic Design
Come To Daddy / Typography
X-STaTIC Pro=CeSS / Photography /FilmFebruary 2007
The Dresden Frauenkirche / Architecture
Tori Amos / Photography
Old Images / Photography
M/MParis / Graphic DesignMarch 2007
Eugenio Recuenco / Photography
Neuschwanstein / Architecture
Robjn.com Blog | Neuschwanstein
Neuschwanstein Castle is a late 19th century castle in Germany, near Hohenschwangau and Füssen in southwest Bavaria, not far from the Austrian border. It is the most photographed building in Germany, and is one of Germany's most popular tourist destinations.
Construction was started by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, also known as "Mad King Ludwig". It was named after the Swan Knight, Lohengrin, of Wagner's opera of the same name, and was designed by Christian Jank. The castle is located near Ludwig's childhood residence Hohenschwangau Castle, an older structure restored by Ludwig's father, Maximilian II of Bavaria. Owing to his eccentricites and his perceived use of Bavarian funds (a myth, as Ludwig actually used his own money to finance the construction of the castle), Ludwig was removed from power before the castle was completed. Soon after Ludwig's mysterious death (he and a doctor were found in Lake Starnberg) in 1886, the castle was opened to the public. Many tapestries and paintings depict scenes from the operas of Richard Wagner, a reflection of Ludwig's love for Wagner's work. However, many of the interior rooms remain undecorated; only 14 rooms were finished before Ludwig's death
Link: http://www.neuschwanstein.de/english/index.htm
View today
View from 1890
Constuction of the Castle
King Ludwig II of Bavaria
Part of the Grotto
Maison du livre et de l’affiche, Chaumont
