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Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History

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Museum of art and culture in Germany
The LWL in 2014
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The Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History (LWL-Landesmuseum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte) is an arts and cultural museum in Münster, Germany.

Collections and Specializations

The museum's collection includes:

  • Late Gothic ("Spätgotik") paintings and sculptures
  • Works by the Cranach family
  • Paintings from the Der Blaue Reiter and Die Brücke movements, with a particular focus on artists like August Macke

History and Development

The museum's origins date back to the 19th century, with significant contributions from local art associations. The Westphalian Art Association, established in 1831, played a crucial role in collecting and preserving regional art. The museum has undergone several transformations, including the construction of a new building that opened in September 2014.

References

  1. Encyclopædia Britannica
  2. Encyclopædia Britannica
  3. "History of the LWL Museum". LWL-Landesmuseum. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  4. "Museums in the Münsterland". Münsterland Tourism. Retrieved 17 August 2024.

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