Presentation carolin kullmann
- 1. Germany‘s Golden Records a presentation from Carolin Kullmann If all of the world s cultural heritage (sports, music, fashion, architecture, literature, painting, etc..) was contained in a time capsule, what would you include to demonstrate the legacy of your country?
- 2. About 35 years ago a team of researchers asked themselves the same question. They had the vision to conserve the existence of humanity and inform potential extraterrestrial life-forms of our position in the universe.
- 3. Therefore they created golden records that contain a token of our sounds, images, music, thoughts and feelings and fixed them to the probes Voyager 1 and Voyager 2. The two probes are collecting data from our solar system and everything beyond, since more than 35 years now.
- 4. Let me now introduce my very personal golden record to familiarize the universe with a minute part of Germany‘s cultural heritage.
- 5. MUSIC Germany is especially famous for its classical music. Until today renowned composers like Beethoven, Wagner and Bach have been paid great deference to and their works are still serving as sources of inspiration for a lot of current composers and musicians.
- 6. Music Ludwig van Beethoven Ludwig van Beethoven (* 1770, † 1827) was a German composer that brought the Viennese Classic to its highest development. Moreover, he pioneered the age of Romanticism. His most famous work are his nine symphonies (especially the 5th and 9th).
- 7. Music Richard Wagner Wilhelm Richard Wagner (* 1813, † 1883) was a German composer, dramatist, philosopher, theatre director and conductor. With his music dramas he is regarded as one of the most eminent modernizer of the European music of the 19th century. His most famous piece is: „Der Ring der Niebelungen“.
- 8. Music Johann Sebastian Bach Johann Sebastian Bach (* 1685, † 1750) was a German composer and virtuoso pianist and organist of the baroque. After his death his works sank into oblivion. However, they experienced a renaissance in the middle of the 19th century and have been a constant part of classical music since then.
- 9. LITERATURE Regarding literature the 18th century was the most important and remembered period in Germany. Until today the poets of this time like Goethe, Schiller and Lessing play an important role for the worldwide literature and pupils are still reviewing their works at school.
- 10. Literature Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (* 1749, † 1832) is regarded as being the most eminent German poet. His works belong to the highlights of the world literature. Moreover, he researched and published in diverse natural-scientific fields. Famous works: Faust; Der Erlkönig; Der Zauberlehrling
- 11. Literature Friedrich Schiller Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (* 1759, † 1805) was a German poet, philosopher and historian. He is one of the most important German-speaking dramatists and German theatres are not able to image without his plays until today. Famous works: Wilhelm Tell; Maria Stuart; Don Carlos, Wallenstein-triology
- 12. Literature The Brothers Grimm Jacob (* 1785, † 1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (* 1786, † 1859) published fairytales that have been delighting people around the world until today. They travelled through the country and tried to meet people that were good storytellers. Famous fairytales: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin
- 13. SCIENCE Especially the 19th and the early 20th century are marked by a great amount of German geniuses in scientific fields like physics, medicine, mechanics and technics.
- 14. Science Albert Einstein and Rudolph Diesel Einstein Diesel Albert Einstein (* 1879, † 1955) was a theoretical physicist. His scientific research regarding the structure of time and space and the gravitation significantly changed the physical world view. Rudolph Diesel (* 1858, † 1913) was a German engineer and the inventor of the Diesel engine. In 1912 the first oceangoing ship „Seelandia“ left its harbor in Copenhagen.
- 15. Science Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler Benz Daimler Carl Friedrich Benz (* 1844, † 1929) and Gottlieb Wilhelm Daimler (* 1834, † 1900) are German engineers, who are the official inventors of the automobile. While Benz„s „Patent-Motorwagen Nummer 1“ of 1885 is regarded as the first modern automobile, Daimler developed the first fast running petrol engine and the first four- wheeled motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine.
- 16. Science Conrad Röntgen and Heinrich Hertz Röntgen Hertz Conrad Röntgen (* 1845, † 1923) and Heinrich Hertz (* 1857, † 1849) are two of the most eminent physicists of the 19th century. In 1895 Röntgen discovered the X- Rays. His discovery not only revolutionized the medical diagnostics, but also the exploration of radioactivity. Hertz became famous for his experimental proof of electromagnetic waves, which are named after him (1 wave per sec = 1 Hz).
- 17. ART In terms of painting the most significant issue of Germany‘s history is the documenta. No other nation hosts an exhibition of modern art of such importance.
- 18. Art documenta The „documenta“ is the most eminent exhibition of contemporary art worldwide. It takes place every fifth year and lasts 100 days. In 1955 Arnold Bode was the initiator of the first documenta, ever since it has been taken place in Kassel. dOCUMENTA (13) closed with a record of 860,000 visitors in September 2012.
- 19. Art Caspar David Friedrich Wanderer above a Chalk cliffs on Rügen sea of smog Caspar David Friedrich (* 1774, † 1840) was a German Romanic artist. Even if one doesn„t know his name one knows his paintings. The majority of this paintings is focused on nature.
- 20. Art Gerhard Richter Candle Abstract Painting Gerhard Richter (* 1932 in Dresden) is a German artist, sculptor and photographer. He is the most expensive German artist alive and regarding the Manager-Magazine one of the 500 richest persons in Germany.
- 21. SPORTS With its professional structure and commercialization Germany is one of the most successful sport nations worldwide. Especially in terms of football, tennis and Formula One the country has been presented excellently by outstanding sportsmen and -women.
- 22. Sports Football 1996 Football World Championship in England – Oliver Bierhoff shot the first Golden Goal in history and Germany won the finale against the Czech Republic.
- 23. Sports Formula 1 Michael Schumacher broke all the records in Formula 1. He won seven world championships in eleven years. His colleague Sebastian Vettel is the youngest world champion ever. He has been holding the title since three years in a row now (2010, 2011 and 2012).
- 24. Sports Tennis Stefanie Graf is one of the most successful tennis players of all times (22 Gran- Slam Championships and number one of the world rankings for 377 weeks). In 1988 she won the Golden Slam. Together with Boris Becker she helped her discipline to become a very popular sport, especially in Germany.
- 25. FASHION Germany contributes to the global fashion industry with renowned designers like Wolfgang Joop, Jil Sander and Karl Lagerfeld, who is one of the most eminent and influential persons in the whole fashion industry.
- 26. Fashion Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld is one of the most impressive geniuses in the whole fashion sector. Not only did he design for brands like Fendi, Chloé and Chanel but he is also a person that stands for creativity and sophistication. Lagerfeld is admired by many people especially by those who are working in the fashion industry.
- 27. Fashion Claudia Schiffer Claudia Schiffer is one of the most popular and best paid fashion models ever. In the 90ies she has been Karl Lagerfelds muse and modeled for almost every big fashion brand like Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Dolce & Gabbana. Until today she has always been a role model for many young models around the world.
- 28. Fashion Heidi Klum Heidi Klum became internationally famous as a supermodel. At the age of 39 she is still modeling for brands like McDonalds, L‟Oreal and Schwarzkopf and at the same time a very successful TV presenter. Moreover, she hosts her own Casting show „Germany„s next Topmodel“.
- 29. ARCHITECTURE As in a lot of European countries the architecture in Germany is quite diverse. However, there are several buildings that attract thousands of tourists every year. Some of the most famous are: Schloss Neuschwanstein, the Kölner Dom and the Brandenburger Tor.
- 30. Architecture Schloss Neuschwanstein “Schloss Neuschwanstein” is the most famous castle of King Ludwig II. It is designed by Christian Jank and built by Eduard Riedel and George von Dollmann around 1869. Today it is one of Germany„s most popular sights, which is visited by more than 1,3 Million people every year.
- 31. Architecture Kölner Dom The „Kölner Dom“ is a roman-catholic church that has been belonging to the UNESCO-World cultural heritage since 1996. Since the construction had begun in the 13th and was completed in the 19th century, it combines the architecture of the gothic and the neo-gothic period.
- 32. Architecture Brandenburger Tor The „Brandenburger Tor“ is the most famous sight in Germany. It is the landmark of Berlin, Germany„s capital and a national symbol that reminds of important events in Berlin, Germany, Europe and the world. It was built from 1788 until 1791 and its architecture is classicist.
- 33. RELIGION In Germany the denominations are spread quite equally on catholics (29 %), protestants (29 %) and people that are not belonging to any denomination (33 %).
- 34. Religion Martin Luther Martin Luther (* 1483, † 1546) was the theological, spiritual father and one of the teachers of the Reformation. His sermons and writings and especially his translation of the bible, the Luther bible, made a lasting change on the society. Against his intention and due to the insufficient readiness to reform of the catholic church, he splitted the church and started the forming of the Lutheran-Protestant church.