Die sieben Künste

Die sieben Künste is a monument at Ernst-Reuter-Allee that represents seven artistic disciplines: architecture, sculpture, painting, music, poetry, dance, and theater. The work embodies these different forms of expression through its physical design and spatial presence in the urban landscape.

The monument was created after World War II as part of Magdeburg's reconstruction and reflects medieval traditions of classifying the arts. It stands as a record of the city's efforts to restore its cultural identity following wartime destruction.

The work shows how different artistic forms connect and influence each other within the city. It demonstrates how architecture, sculpture, painting, music, poetry, dance, and theater are present in everyday urban life.

The monument is located at Ernst-Reuter-Allee and is freely accessible from outside, allowing visits at any time. The site offers good insight into the city's artistic heritage and stands near other historical sites in Magdeburg.

The structure references the classical division of the arts that goes back to the medieval period and shows how these historical ideas continue in modern city design. Visitors can experience here how these inherited artistic categories remain timeless and continue to shape how we understand creative work.