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An Examination of the Potential Influence of Karl Friedrich Schinkel on the Work of Alexander 'Greek' Thomson An Examination of the Potential Influence of Karl Friedrich Schinkel on the Work of Alexander 'Greek' Thomson A Thesis submitted by: Andre Weiss B. A. 1998 Supervisor: Dr. Gavin Stamp Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Master of Architecture Mackintosh School of Architecture, The University of Glasgow September 1999 ProQuest N um ber: 13833922 All rights reserved INFORMATION TO ALL USERS The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. In the unlikely event that the author did not send a complete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. Also, if material had to be removed, a note will indicate the deletion. uest ProQuest 13833922 Published by ProQuest LLC(2019). Copyright of the Dissertation is held by the Author. All rights reserved. This work is protected against unauthorized copying under Title 17, United States Code Microform Edition © ProQuest LLC. ProQuest LLC. 789 East Eisenhower Parkway P.O. Box 1346 Ann Arbor, Ml 4 8 1 0 6 - 1346 Contents List of Illustrations ...................................................................................................... 3 Introduction .................................................................................................................9 1. The Previous Claims of an InfluentialRelationship ............................................18 2. An Exploration of the Individual Backgrounds of Thomson and Schinkel .............................................................................................................38 3. A Comparative Analysis of the Architectural Ideologies of Schinkel and Thomson ........................................................................................................... 69 4. A Comparative Analysis of Thomson's and Schinkel's Relevant Buildings 84 5. A Reference to the Cultural Backgrounds of Schinkel’s and Thomson’s Architectural Ideologies .................................................................................... 125 Conclusion ..............................................................................................................133 Bibliography ............................................................................................................137 2 List of Illustrations 1) Alexander Thomson: front fagade of Walmer Crescent, Glasgow. 1857-62 2) Alexander Thomson: south-east view of Caledonia Road Church, Glasgow. 1856-57 from: Stamp, Gavin. Alexander ’Greek' Thomson. London, 1999. p. 122 Alexander Thomson: front fagade of Moray Place, Strathbungo. 1859-61 from: Stamp, Gavin. Alexander 'Greek' Thomson. London, 1999. p. 70 H. L. Elmes: south-east view of St. George's Hall, Liverpool. 1838-52 from: Reid, D. B. Illustrations of the Theory and Practice of Ventilation. London, 1843. p. 46 5) Karl Friedrich Schinkel: front view of Schauspielhaus, Berlin. 1819-21 6) Alexander Thomson: Stanhope Street Printing Works for Blackie & Son, Glasgow. 1869-71 from: Stamp, Gavin. Alexander 'Greek' Thomson. London, 1999. p. 179 The Choragic Monument of Thrasyllus from: Stamp, Gavin. Alexander 'Greek' Thomson. London, 1999. p. 15 Alexander Thomson: north-east view of Caledonia Road Church, Glasgow. 1856-57 from: McFadzean, Ronald. The Life and Work of Alexander Thomson. London, 1979. p. 82 Alexander Thomson: south-west view of Eton Terrace, Oakfield Avenue, Glasgow. 1862-64 10) Leo von Klenze: Propylaea, Munich. 1846 from: Mellinghoff, Tilman; Watkin, David. German Architecture and the Classical Ideal. 1740-1840. London, 1987. p. 150 11) Alexander Thomson: south view of St. Vincent Street Church, Glasgow. 1857-59 from: Stamp, Gavin. Alexander 'Greek' Thomson. London, 1999. p. 125 12) Karl Friedrich Schinkel: design for a memorial for Frederick the Great in the Platz der alten Hofapotheke, Berlin from: Hazlett, Kenneth S.; O'Malley, Stephen; Rudolph, Christopher (eds.). Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Collection of Architectural Designs. Chicago, 1981. pt. 167 13) Alexander Thomson: north-east view of The Knowe, Pollockshields. 1852 from: McFadzean, Ronald. The Life and Work of Alexander Thomson. London, 1979. p. 32 14) Karl Friedrich Schinkel: Court Gardener's House, Potsdam. 1829-40 15) Alexander Thomson: perspective drawing of the unexecuted design for St. Mary's Free Church, Edinburgh, c. 1858 from: Stamp, Gavin. Alexander 'Greek' Thomson. London, 1999. p. 130 16) Karl Friedrich Schinkel: unexecuted design for a palace at Orianda: perspective view of the terrace by the sea. 1838 from: Snodin, Michael (ed.). Kari Friedrich Schinkel. A Universal Man. New Haven / London, 1991. p. 205 17) Alexander Thomson: Holmwood House, Cathcart. 1857-58 from: Heritage Scotland, vol. 15, no. 4 Winter 1998. p. 14 18) Alexander Thomson: extension of Busby House, Busby. 1856-57 from: McKinstry, Sam; Stamp, Gavin (eds.). 'Greek' Thomson. Edinburgh, 1994. p. 195 3 19) Karl Friedrich Schinkel: front and side elevation of a first design for a church in the Oranienburg suburb of Berlin. 1834 from: Hazlett, Kenneth S.; O'Malley, Stephen; Rudolph, Christopher (eds.). Kari Friedrich Schinkel. Collection of Architectural Designs. Chicago, 1981. pts. 93 and 94 20) Karl Friedrich Schinkel: front and side elevation of a second design for a church in the Oranienburg suburb of Berlin. 1834 from: Hazlett, Kenneth S.; O'Malley, Stephen; Rudolph, Christopher (eds.). Kari Friedrich Schinkel. Collection of Architectural Designs. Chicago, 1981. pts. 95 and 96 21) Karl Friedrich Schinkel: St. Elisabeth, Berlin. 1834 from: Hazlett, Kenneth S.; O'Malley, Stephen; Rudolph, Christopher (eds.). Kari Friedrich Schinkel. Collection of Architectural Designs. Chicago, 1981. pt. 159 22) Karl Friedrich Schinkel: Nazareth Church, Wedding. 1834 from: Hazlett, Kenneth S.; O'Malley, Stephen; Rudolph, Christopher (eds.). Kari Friedrich Schinkel. Collection of Architectural Designs. Chicago, 1981. pt. 162 23) Karl Friedrich Schinkel: St. Johannis, Alt-Moabit. 1834 from: Hazlett, Kenneth S.; O'Malley, Stephen; Rudolph, Christopher (eds.). Kari Friedrich Schinkel. Collection of Architectural Designs. Chicago, 1981. pt. 159 24) Karl Friedrich Schinkel: St. Paul, Gesundbrunnen. 1834 from: Hazlett, Kenneth S.; O'Malley, Stephen; Rudolph, Christopher (eds.). Kari Friedrich Schinkel. Collection of Architectural Designs. Chicago, 1981. pt. 162 25) John Martin: print of 'Belshazzar's Feast’. 1845 from: Stamp, Gavin. Alexander 'Greek' Thomson. London, 1999. p. 14 26) Friedrich Gilly: water-colour perspective of a design for a monument to Frederick the Great, Berlin. 1797 from: Snodin, Michael (ed.). Kari Friedrich Schinkel. A Universal Man. New Haven / London, 1991. p. 91 27) Kari Friedrich Schinkel: ’A Medieval City on a River1, oil painting. 1815 from: Snodin, Michael (ed.). Kari Friedrich Schinkel. A Universal Man. New Haven / London, 1991. p. 104 28) Kari Friedrich Schinkel: front perspective of a design for a mausoleum for Queen Luise. 1810 from: Snodin, Michael (ed.). Kari Friedrich Schinkel. A Universal Man. New Haven / London, 1991. p. 99 29) Kari Friedrich Schinkel: Stage design for the ’Magic Flute’, the inner Court of the Temple of the Sun. 1815 from: Snodin, Michael (ed.). Kari Friedrich Schinkel. A Universal Man. New Haven / London, 1991. p. 110 30) Kari Friedrich Schinkel: Neue Wache, Berlin. 1817-18 31) Kari Friedrich Schinkel: Schauspielhaus, Berlin. 1818-21 • perspective view of the front fagade • front elevation • north-west view from: Hazlett, Kenneth S.; O'Malley, Stephen; Rudolph, Christopher (eds.). Kari Friedrich Schinkel. Collection of Architectural Designs. Chicago, 1981. pts. 1, 8 and 11 32) John Baird I: Wellington Street United Presbyterian Church, Glasgow. 1825 from: McKinstry, Sam; Stamp, Gavin (eds.). 'Greek' Thomson. Edinburgh, 1994. p. 190 4 33) John Baird I: Anderston United Presbyterian Church, Glasgow. 1839 from: McKinstry, Sam; Stamp, Gavin (eds.). 'Greek' Thomson. Edinburgh, 1994. p. 29 34) John Baird I: Claremont Terrace, Glasgow. 1847 from: Gomme, Andor, Walker, David. Architecture of Glasgow. (2nd revised edition). London, 1987. p. 91 35) David Hamilton: Western Club, Glasgow. 1839-43 from: Gomme, Andor; Walker, David. Architecture of Glasgow. (2nd revised edition). London, 1987. p. 84 36) David Hamilton: warehouse on Queen Street, Glasgow. 1834 from: McKinstry, Sam; Stamp, Gavin (eds.). 'Greek' Thomson. Edinburgh, 1994. p. 8 37) David Hamilton: Clydesdale Bank, Queen Street, Glasgow. 1840 from: McKinstry, Sam; Stamp, Gavin (eds.). 'Greek' Thomson. Edinburgh, 1994. p. 33 38) Thomas Hamilton: design entry for the National Gallery competition, Edinburgh. 1847-48 from: Rock, Joe. Thomas Hamilton. Architect. 1784-1858. Edinburgh, 1984. p. 73 39) W. H. Playfair: Surgeon's Hall, Edinburgh. 1830-32 from: Kersting, Anthony F.; Lindsay, Maurice. The Buildings of Edinburgh. London, 1987. p. 150 40) W. H. Playfair: Dunphail House, Morayshire. 1828 from: McKinstry, Sam; Stamp, Gavin (eds.). 'Greek' Thomson. Edinburgh, 1994. p. 41 41) W. H. Playfair: Dalcrue farmhouse, Perthshire. 1832 from: McKinstry, Sam; Stamp, Gavin (eds.). 'Greek' Thomson. Edinburgh, 1994. p. 41 42) Robert Smirke: Council House, Bristol. 1824 from: Gomme, Andor, Jenner, Michael; Little, Bryan. Bristol. An Architectural History. London, 1979. p. 65 43) J. W. M. Turner: sketch of Schinkel's Neue Wache, Berlin. 1835 from: Powell, Cecilia. Turner in Germany. London, 1995. p. 65 44) J. W. M. Turner: sketch of Schinkel's Schauspielhaus, Berlin. 1835 from: Powell, Cecilia. Turner in Germany. London, 1995. p. 64 45) J. W. M.
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