Alois Lang

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Alois Lang

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Alois Lang's Degrees

• PhD Theology Charles University

Why Is Alois Lang Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Alois Lang was a Master Woodcarver at the American Seating Company, and one of the artists responsible for bringing the medieval art of ecclesiastical carving to life in the United States. Lang was born in Oberammergau in Bavaria, a town long known for its excellence in wood carving. He was apprenticed to his cousin Andreas Lang around the age of 14, spent one year's study with the great wood sculptor Fortunato Galli in Florence, Italy, and moved to the United States in 1890 at the age of 19. Lang first found work in Boston carving elaborate mantelpieces for Back Bay families.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Alois Lang?

Alois Lang is affiliated with the following schools:

• Charles University