Die Zeichenschule 2023 - Klassische Version

THE MEISSEN DRAWING SCHOOL - PAINTING TO ITS HIGHEST PERFECTION Dear collectors and lovers of the Meissen Drawing School Calendar, more than 310 years ago, the development of a unique craft began with the invention of the first European porcelain. As such, it is part of a unique cultural heritage that to this day is expressed in the illustrious history and the world's largest and oldest trove of forms, models, patterns and artwork from all eras and tens of thousands of colour formulas safeguarded in our manufactory's on-site paint laboratory. That said, all of this would be nothing without the skilled manufactory artisans, who, with their unsurpassed craftsmanship, experience and passion, impart each piece of our manufactory porcelain with its unique beauty. For over three centuries, the manufactory has preserved this extensive knowledge and continuously passed it on to the next generation of painters and designers, who all start their training in Meissen's on-site drawing school. Since its founding in 1764 by Johann Gregorius Höroldt and Johann Joachim Kaendler, the school has taught emerging porcelain painters and figurine moulders the foundational knowledge of their craft by drawing nature studies on paper. From theories of human and animal proportions to the spatial representation of fruits and objects and the detailed rendition of nature - all of these skills lay the foundation for understanding our patterns and artwork. By teaching foundational technical as well as artistic skills, the drawing school is the first step on a long and guided path to becoming a Meissen artisan. Training future generations is a matter that is particularly close to our hearts, as it is they who will carry on the legacy of Meissen's signature hand-painting - both of traditional and new patterns - into the future. With our deep commitment and important contribution to upholding this extraordinary craft, we were thrilled when the German UNESCO included porcelain painting to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016. As head of the drawing school, it is one of my greatest pleasures to share with you every year the impressive artistic skills of current Meissen generations with a small selection of our students' best work. Discover this unique world of "white gold" and be inspired by a total of 12 different motifs. Ring in the new year by diving into the magical winter wonderland that is Marian Carius' "Squirrel with Cones" and experience the beginning of spring with bright parrot tulips with ranunculi, a drawing from my own hands. July is serenaded by a hibiscus with butterflies by Sabine Noack, while Elisabeth Gube's "Blackbird on Chestnuts" ushers in autumn. In keeping with the cosy season, the foxes drawn by Justine Trodler play in November's autumn leaves, and "Ore Mountains Lace" reminds us of Saxon traditions towards the end of the year - a very special piece by Peggy Kröhnert from 1992. I wish you much joy browsing and marvelling at this year's selection and above all, a happy and healthy new year 2023. Yours sincerely Kordula Hieronymus Drawing teacher