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Magnus Backes

December 15, 2023

Magnus Backes (17 September 1930 – 21 May 2019) was a German art historian and historic preservationist. From 1983 to 1991, he succeeded Werner Bornheim gen. Schilling and Hartmut Hofrichter as the third Landeskonservator [de] of the General Directorate for Cultural Heritage Rhineland-Palatinate Rheinland-Pfalz in Mainz.

Life edit

Origin and education edit

Born in Cologne, Backes first attended a grammar school in Bonn before taking up studies in history of art and archaeology at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn there. In 1957, he was awarded a Dr. phil. with Heinrich Lützeler for his thesis Julius Ludwig Rothwei, ein rheinisch-hessischer Barockarchitekt and his dissertation was also awarded the Paul Clemen Scholarship.[1]

Career edit

Following his studies and doctorate, Backes found employment from 1958 to 1961 as curator at Marksburg, which is owned by the German Castles Association. These years had a lasting influence on his further life, but also on his work as a monument conservator. It was at Marksburg, the only hilltop castle on the Middle Rhine that had remained undestroyed over the centuries, that he met his future wife, whom he married in 1960. His work on this monument "probably decided his career path, to deal directly and practically with the monuments of history and to make them clear to people, to make them understandable and, last but not least, to preserve them for future generations."[1] He subsequently published several times on the Marksburg, some in higher editions.

In the following years until 1964, Backes was entrusted with art-historical work for the Beltzer publishing house and in particular for the Dehio-Vereinigung [de]. His most important work from this period is the Hesse edition from the series of Handbuch der deutschen Kunstdenkmäler [de] founded by Georg Dehio and continued by Ernst Gall.[1]

Monument conservator edit

In 1964, he finally joined the Landesamt für Denkmalpflege Rheinland-Pfalz as a research assistant. Initially an employee, he rose there to conservator and ultimately to senior conservator before moving to the Bayerisches Landesamt für Denkmalpflege in Munich in 1973. As "area consultant, head of department and representative of the general conservator", he not only learned more about Franconian culture, but also about the skills needed to run a department. Experience that would be of use to him after his appointment as the new State Conservator of Rhineland-Palatinate by the then Minister of Culture Georg Gölter [de] on 1 January 1983.[1]

Until 30 June 1991[2] his office grew to up to 160 employees at times, with simultaneous restructuring towards decentralisation.[3]

In addition to his official activities, during which he developed, among other things, a financing model for the launch of the Denkmaltopographie Bundesrepublik Deutschland [de] in Rhineland-Palatinate, Backes also belonged to numerous organisations, associations and corporations. The external reputation was just as important to him as the "internal consolidation" and expansion of the office he led. His vice-presidency in the German National Committee of ICOMOS [de] for several years should be mentioned. At the level of UNESCO, he represented the Federal Republic of Germany during the talks held in Australia concerning the inclusion of the Speyer Cathedral and the Würzburg Residence (1981) to the World Heritage List.[4]

Backes, who also received teaching assignments at the universities of applied sciences in Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, Augsburg University of Applied Sciences and at the Bayerische Verwaltungsschule [de], was also responsible for the initiative to found the Institute for Stone Conservation for Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.[4]

Backes died in Wiesbaden[5] at the age of 88.

Publications edit

  • [Numerized at Heidelberger historische Bestände - digital Julius Ludwig Rothweil, ein rheinisch-hessischer Barockarchitekt]. Studien zur deutschen Kunstgeschichte. Baden-Baden, Strasbourg: Heitz. 1959. p. 4. {{cite book}}: Check |url= value (help)
  • Hessen. Dehio-Handbuch, Deutscher Kunstverlag, Berlin 1966 (2nd edition. 1975, ISBN 3-422-00309-6).
  • With Hans Caspary and Norbert Müller-Dietrich: Die Kunstdenkmäler des Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreises. (Sixth volume in two parts), publisher Werner Bornheim gen. Schilling, Deutscher Kunstverlag, Berlin/Munich 1977, ISBN 3-422-00551-X.

Further reading edit

  • Magnus Backes gewidmet: Denkmalpflege in Rheinland-Pfalz. Jahresberichte 1989–1991. Jahrgang 44–46, publisher Landesamt für Denkmalpflege Rheinland-Pfalz, Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Worms 1994, ISSN 0341-9967.
  • Regine Dölling: Magnus Backes und die Marksburg.[6] In Burgen und Schlösser. Jg. 43, Nr, 2002, ISSN 0007-6201, p. 247.
  • Veit Geißler: Dr. Magnus Backes. In Denkmalpflege in Rheinland-Pfalz. Jahresberichte 1989–1991. Jahrgang 44–46, publisher Landesamt für Denkmalpflege Rheinland-Pfalz, Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Worms 1994, ISSN 0341-9967, pp. 11–13. Schriftenverzeichnis pp. 14–20.

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d Veit Geißler: Dr. Magnus Backes. In Denkmalpflege in Rheinland-Pfalz. Jahresberichte 1989–1991. Jahrgang 44–46, publisher Landesamt für Denkmalpflege Rheinland-Pfalz, Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Worms 1994, pp. 11–13 incl. list of publications pp. 14–20, here p. 11.
  2. ^ Magnus Backes. In Rheinische Heimatpflege. Jg. 28, Nr.3, 1991, ISSN 0342-1805, p. 231.
  3. ^ Veit Geißler: Dr. Magnus Backes. In Monument Conservation in Rhineland-Palatinate. Jahresberichte 1989-1991. Volume 44-46, publisher Landesamt für Denkmalpflege Rheinland-Pfalz, Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Worms 1994, pp. 11–13 incl. list of publications. pp. 14–20, here p. 13.
  4. ^ a b Veit Geißler: Dr. Magnus Backes. In Monument Conservation in Rhineland-Palatinate. Jahresberichte 1989-1991. Volume 44-46, publisher Landesamt für Denkmalpflege Rheinland-Pfalz, Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Worms 1994, pp. 11–13 incl. list of publications pp. 14–20, here p. 12.
  5. ^ Traueranzeige
  6. ^ Magnus Backes und die Marksburg. on WorldCat

External links edit

  • Literature by and about Magnus Backes in the German National Library catalogue
  • Nachruf der Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe in Rheinland-Pfalz

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Magnus Backes 17 September 1930 21 May 2019 was a German art historian and historic preservationist From 1983 to 1991 he succeeded Werner Bornheim gen Schilling and Hartmut Hofrichter as the third Landeskonservator de of the General Directorate for Cultural Heritage Rhineland Palatinate Rheinland Pfalz in Mainz Contents 1 Life 1 1 Origin and education 1 2 Career 1 3 Monument conservator 2 Publications 3 Further reading 4 References 5 External linksLife editOrigin and education edit Born in Cologne Backes first attended a grammar school in Bonn before taking up studies in history of art and archaeology at the Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universitat Bonn there In 1957 he was awarded a Dr phil with Heinrich Lutzeler for his thesis Julius Ludwig Rothwei ein rheinisch hessischer Barockarchitekt and his dissertation was also awarded the Paul Clemen Scholarship 1 Career edit Following his studies and doctorate Backes found employment from 1958 to 1961 as curator at Marksburg which is owned by the German Castles Association These years had a lasting influence on his further life but also on his work as a monument conservator It was at Marksburg the only hilltop castle on the Middle Rhine that had remained undestroyed over the centuries that he met his future wife whom he married in 1960 His work on this monument probably decided his career path to deal directly and practically with the monuments of history and to make them clear to people to make them understandable and last but not least to preserve them for future generations 1 He subsequently published several times on the Marksburg some in higher editions In the following years until 1964 Backes was entrusted with art historical work for the Beltzer publishing house and in particular for the Dehio Vereinigung de His most important work from this period is the Hesse edition from the series of Handbuch der deutschen Kunstdenkmaler de founded by Georg Dehio and continued by Ernst Gall 1 Monument conservator edit In 1964 he finally joined the Landesamt fur Denkmalpflege Rheinland Pfalz as a research assistant Initially an employee he rose there to conservator and ultimately to senior conservator before moving to the Bayerisches Landesamt fur Denkmalpflege in Munich in 1973 As area consultant head of department and representative of the general conservator he not only learned more about Franconian culture but also about the skills needed to run a department Experience that would be of use to him after his appointment as the new State Conservator of Rhineland Palatinate by the then Minister of Culture Georg Golter de on 1 January 1983 1 Until 30 June 1991 2 his office grew to up to 160 employees at times with simultaneous restructuring towards decentralisation 3 In addition to his official activities during which he developed among other things a financing model for the launch of the Denkmaltopographie Bundesrepublik Deutschland de in Rhineland Palatinate Backes also belonged to numerous organisations associations and corporations The external reputation was just as important to him as the internal consolidation and expansion of the office he led His vice presidency in the German National Committee of ICOMOS de for several years should be mentioned At the level of UNESCO he represented the Federal Republic of Germany during the talks held in Australia concerning the inclusion of the Speyer Cathedral and the Wurzburg Residence 1981 to the World Heritage List 4 Backes who also received teaching assignments at the universities of applied sciences in Koblenz University of Applied Sciences Augsburg University of Applied Sciences and at the Bayerische Verwaltungsschule de was also responsible for the initiative to found the Institute for Stone Conservation for Hesse Rhineland Palatinate and Saarland 4 Backes died in Wiesbaden 5 at the age of 88 Publications edit Numerized at Heidelberger historische Bestande digital Julius Ludwig Rothweil ein rheinisch hessischer Barockarchitekt Studien zur deutschen Kunstgeschichte Baden Baden Strasbourg Heitz 1959 p 4 a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a Check url value help Hessen Dehio Handbuch Deutscher Kunstverlag Berlin 1966 2nd edition 1975 ISBN 3 422 00309 6 With Hans Caspary and Norbert Muller Dietrich Die Kunstdenkmaler des Rhein Hunsruck Kreises Sixth volume in two parts publisher Werner Bornheim gen Schilling Deutscher Kunstverlag Berlin Munich 1977 ISBN 3 422 00551 X Further reading editMagnus Backes gewidmet Denkmalpflege in Rheinland Pfalz Jahresberichte 1989 1991 Jahrgang 44 46 publisher Landesamt fur Denkmalpflege Rheinland Pfalz Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft Worms 1994 ISSN 0341 9967 Regine Dolling Magnus Backes und die Marksburg 6 In Burgen und Schlosser Jg 43 Nr 2002 ISSN 0007 6201 p 247 Veit Geissler Dr Magnus Backes In Denkmalpflege in Rheinland Pfalz Jahresberichte 1989 1991 Jahrgang 44 46 publisher Landesamt fur Denkmalpflege Rheinland Pfalz Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft Worms 1994 ISSN 0341 9967 pp 11 13 Schriftenverzeichnis pp 14 20 References edit a b c d Veit Geissler Dr Magnus Backes In Denkmalpflege in Rheinland Pfalz Jahresberichte 1989 1991 Jahrgang 44 46 publisher Landesamt fur Denkmalpflege Rheinland Pfalz Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft Worms 1994 pp 11 13 incl list of publications pp 14 20 here p 11 Magnus Backes In Rheinische Heimatpflege Jg 28 Nr 3 1991 ISSN 0342 1805 p 231 Veit Geissler Dr Magnus Backes In Monument Conservation in Rhineland Palatinate Jahresberichte 1989 1991 Volume 44 46 publisher Landesamt fur Denkmalpflege Rheinland Pfalz Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft Worms 1994 pp 11 13 incl list of publications pp 14 20 here p 13 a b Veit Geissler Dr Magnus Backes In Monument Conservation in Rhineland Palatinate Jahresberichte 1989 1991 Volume 44 46 publisher Landesamt fur Denkmalpflege Rheinland Pfalz Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft Worms 1994 pp 11 13 incl list of publications pp 14 20 here p 12 Traueranzeige Magnus Backes und die Marksburg on WorldCatExternal links editLiterature by and about Magnus Backes in the German National Library catalogue Nachruf der Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe in Rheinland Pfalz Portals nbsp Art nbsp Germany Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Magnus Backes amp oldid 1144148030, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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