The collection comprises images, mainly photographic prints, of works of art and architecture.
Dates
- Creation: 1982-1998 and n.d. [c.1950-1983]
Extent
0.132 Linear metres (3 containers)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 24017/1].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. 24017/1-3
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 24017
Abstract
Images of works of art and architecture collected by Professor Fritz Heinemann (1889-1970), philosopher.
Biographical / Historical
Fritz Heinemann (1889-1970), historian and critic of philosophy of the 20th century, in particular existentialism, was born in Lüneburg, Germany. He studied philosophy at Cambridge, Marburg, Munich and Berlin and from 1930 to 1933 he taught at Frankfurt University. In 1939 he moved to Oxford and taught at Manchester College until 1956. In 1957 he was appointed Professor Emeritus in Frankfurt.
Arrangement
The collection had no clear arrangement on acquisition. The order in which it was presented has been preserved.
Custodial History
Presented to the Oxford University History of Art Department in 1975.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred from the Oxford University History of Art Department in Jan 2025.
Topical
Creator
- Title
- Catalogue of photographs of works of art collected by Professor Fritz Heinemann (1889-1970)
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Chrissie Webb
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First edition.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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