Bouwfragmenten, pl. I 1843 - 1845

Tiemen Hooiberg made this print, Bouwfragmenten, pl. I, using lithography. As the title suggests, this is a study of architectural fragments. Looking at these classical motifs, we can see that the print evokes the long history of Western architecture and its reliance on classical forms and principles. Made in the Netherlands, this print is an example of the institutional role of art in education. Architectural fragments like the ones depicted here were used as models for students learning to draw and design. These fragments were not simply aesthetic objects but were seen as holding essential knowledge about construction and design. These references to classical architecture are fascinating because they reveal cultural values and how institutions transmit knowledge. Examining the cultural and institutional context of this print, using sources like architectural treatises, and educational records, helps us understand the social conditions that shaped its production and reception.