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'''Peter Parler''', 1330 (?) - July 13, 1399 was a German master [[architect]] best known for his work on [[Charles Bridge]] and [[St. Vitus' Cathedral]] in [[Prague]]. | '''Peter Parler''' in Czech, '''Petr Parléř''', 1330 (?) - July 13, 1399 was a German master [[architect]] best known for his work on [[Charles Bridge]] and [[St. Vitus' Cathedral]] in [[Prague]]. | ||
Born in [[Schwäbisch Gmünd]] around 1330, Peter Parler was the son of master builder [[Heinrich Parler]] and the most well-known in a family of master | Born in [[Schwäbisch Gmünd]] around 1330, Peter Parler was the son of master builder [[Heinrich Parler]] and the most well-known in a family of master masons and architects. He moved to Prague in the 1350's, where he was commissioned by Charles IV as lead designer of the New Town of Prague, Charles Bridge, and the continuance of St. Vitus' Cathedral after the death of original architect Matthius of Arras. After Parler's own death and burial within the cathedral complex, work continued under the supervision of his sons. | ||
Parler's work is notable for its intricate high Gothic style, particularly in the Gothic buttresses and rosettes of the St. Vitus' Cathedral. Other works attributed to him based on visual style are include the Frauenkirche in the market square of Nuremburg. | |||
==Significant works== | ==Significant works== | ||
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New Town of Prague - lead designer | New Town of Prague - lead designer | ||
The facade of Karlštejn castle | |||
Chapel of Staroměstská Radnice | |||
The bow windows of the Karolinum complex | |||
Revision as of 00:30, 11 March 2008
Peter Parler in Czech, Petr Parléř, 1330 (?) - July 13, 1399 was a German master architect best known for his work on Charles Bridge and St. Vitus' Cathedral in Prague.
Born in Schwäbisch Gmünd around 1330, Peter Parler was the son of master builder Heinrich Parler and the most well-known in a family of master masons and architects. He moved to Prague in the 1350's, where he was commissioned by Charles IV as lead designer of the New Town of Prague, Charles Bridge, and the continuance of St. Vitus' Cathedral after the death of original architect Matthius of Arras. After Parler's own death and burial within the cathedral complex, work continued under the supervision of his sons.
Parler's work is notable for its intricate high Gothic style, particularly in the Gothic buttresses and rosettes of the St. Vitus' Cathedral. Other works attributed to him based on visual style are include the Frauenkirche in the market square of Nuremburg.
Significant works
Charles Bridge and its towers, Prague
St. Vitus' Cathedral, Prague - master mason
New Town of Prague - lead designer
The facade of Karlštejn castle
Chapel of Staroměstská Radnice
The bow windows of the Karolinum complex