Swoboda, Karl Maria#
b. Prague (Czech Republic), Jan. 28, 1892, d. Rekawinkel (Lower Austria), July 11, 1977, art historian. Student of M. Dvořák, from 1934 university professor in Prague and 1946-1962 in Vienna. Combined the traditional approach of the Viennese school with issues raised by J. Strzygowskis.
Works#
Rom und roem. Palaeste, 1919; Neue Aufgaben der Kunstgeschichte, 1935; Peter Parler, 1940; Kunst und Geschichte, 1969; Geschichte der bildenden Kunst in 9 vols., 1976-1984.Literature#
Festschrift K. M. S., 1959; R. Wagner-Rieger, in: MIOeG 85, 1977.