Kurt Erdmann
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See also: Turkish carpet and Oriental rug
Kurt Erdmann (9 September 1901, in Hamburg – 30 September 1964, in Berlin) was a German art historian who specialized in Sasanian and Islamic Art. He is best known for his scientific work on the history of the Oriental rug, which he established as a subspecialty within his discipline. From 1958 to 1964, Erdmann served as the director of the Pergamon Museum, Berlin. He was one of the protagonists of the "Berlin School" of Islamic art history.
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Kurt Erdmann | |
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Born | (1901-09-09)9 September 1901 |
Died | 30 September 1964(1964-09-30) (aged 63) |
Nationality | German |
Occupation(s) | Art Historian, Head of Pergamon Museum 1958-1964 |
Known for | Work on Oriental rugs |
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