Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts facts for kids
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Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademis Skoler for Arkitektur, Design og Konservering - Arkitektskolen
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| Type | Public university |
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| Established | 1754 |
| Rector | Lars Bent |
| Students | 200 (2022) |
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55°40′49″N 12°35′14″E / 55.68028°N 12.58722°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | Schools of Visual Arts of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts |
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts is a famous school in Denmark that has taught students about art for over 250 years. It's also known as Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi - Billedkunst Skolerne in Danish. This academy has helped shape the art of Denmark for a very long time. It is a place where students learn about many different types of art.
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History of the Academy
The Royal Danish Academy started a long time ago. It was first called the Royal Danish Academy of Portraiture, Sculpture, and Architecture. It opened on March 31, 1754, as a special gift to King Frederick V of Denmark on his 31st birthday.
Changes to the Academy's Name
In 1771, the school's name changed to the Royal Danish Academy of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture. At that time, a new idea was introduced. It encouraged young workers to take extra drawing classes. This helped them learn about "good taste" in art and design. This idea was very helpful after the Copenhagen Fire of 1795, when many new buildings were needed.
In 1814, the name changed again to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. This is the name it still uses today. The main school is still in its original building, the Charlottenborg Palace. This palace is located in Copenhagen on Kongens Nytorv. The School of Architecture moved to former naval buildings on Holmen in 1996.
What the Academy Teaches
The academy teaches and studies many art subjects. These include painting, sculpting, architecture, and photography. Students also learn about graphics, performance art, and video. The history of these art forms is also a big part of the studies. The Danish Ministry of Culture oversees the academy.
It is important to know that the School of Architecture, Design, and Conservation is now a separate institution. It is called KADK. It is different from the Schools of Visual Arts.
Different Schools and Departments
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts is made up of several different schools. Each school focuses on a specific area of art and design.
- Kunstakademiets Billedkunstskoler, which is The School of Visual Arts.
- Kunstakademiets Arkitektskole, known as The School of Architecture.
- Kunstakademiets Designskole, which is The School of Design.
- Kunstakademiets Konservatorskole, also called The School of Conservation.
- Det Kongelige Akademi for de Skønne Kunster, which means The Royal Academy of Fine Arts.
Awards Given by the Academy
The academy gives out several important awards to talented artists and architects. These awards recognize great achievements in the arts.
- C. F. Hansen Medal
- Thorvaldsen Medal
- Eckersberg Medal
- Thorvald Bindesbøll Medal
- N. L. Høyen Medal
Famous People from the Academy
Many well-known artists, architects, and designers have studied or taught at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Here are some of them:
Notable Alumni and Teachers in Visual Arts
- Carl Bloch
- Lili Elbe
- Olafur Eliasson
- Caspar David Friedrich (studied 1794–1798)
- Jeppe Hein
- Georg Jensen
- Asger Jorn
- Philipp Otto Runge (studied 1799–1801)
- Bertel Thorvaldsen
Notable Alumni and Teachers in Architecture
- Jan Gehl
- Bjarke Ingels
- Arne Jacobsen
- Finn Juhl
- Kaare Klint
- Henning Larsen
- Verner Panton
- Jørn Utzon
Images for kids
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Gustav III visiting the academy in 1780.
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The plaster cast collection in 1843.
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Bertel Thorvaldsen's studio at Charlottenborg, painted by Johan Vilhelm Gertner in 1836.
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More to Explore
- Architecture of Denmark
- Danish art
- List of Danish painters
External Links
- The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts official website: http://www.kunstakademiet.dk/en/
- The School of Architecture (archive link)
sv:Kunstakademiets Arkitektskole
See also
In Spanish: Real Academia de Bellas Artes de Dinamarca para niños
