Asamhaus

This User Rated

Was this tip helpful?

0.0 (0 members)

Report a Problem

A jewel just at the sidewalk

The brothers Cosmas Damian Asam and Egid Quirin Asam were great artists who built, painted and decorated famous Rococo churches from Elsass over southern Germany up to Bohemia. They also designed and erected the famous Asam church in Munich (Sendlinger Str. 32). Adjacent to the left side of this church they erected their personal residential building in 1733 and the following years. The front of this house is an outstanding example of Roccoco stucco art and an illustration of the dreams and ideals of the two brothers Asam.
Stucco florestal garlands swing from the church to the Asamhaus in this way connecting the two buildings. On the right side of the house you see religious motives (Madonna, JHS, angels). In the center of the front greek goddess Pallas Athenae is leading a young boy up to the fountain of the muses, and from there the winged horse Pegasus flies up to Apollo, the god of beauty and the arts. Fama (fame) plays the trombone, and wealth (which the brothers obviously also hoped to obtain) is indicated by the baskets full of flowers and fruit.
On the left of the front the sensuous side of art is hinted by the faun and his lecherous company.
Don't blindly pass the house. Stop on the sidedwalk opposite the Asamhaus, look and take pleasure in studying this gorgeous facade!

Keywords: Free, Midday, All year, Less than 3 hours, In the city, Everyone, In the afternoon