Franz Marc

Franz Marc, born on February 8, 1880 in Munich, was a German painter and one of the main representatives of Expressionism. His art is characterized by deep emotions and a strong connection to nature, especially animals, which he saw as symbols of purity and spirituality. Marc studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and traveled through France, where he studied the works of the Impressionists. His early works show a realistic style, but this quickly developed into a vivid expressionism that became characteristic of his later work.

In 1911, Franz Marc founded the artist group Der Blaue Reiter together with Wassily Kandinsky, which played a central role in the development of the modern understanding of art. The group rejected the traditional boundaries of art and sought new ways of expression, which is reflected in Marc's works through the use of bright colors and abstract shapes. However, the outbreak of the First World War interrupted his artistic career; Marc volunteered for military service and died on the battlefield in France in 1916. Despite his short life, he left behind an impressive body of work that established him as one of the most important artists of the 20th century.

Interesting fact:

Franz Marc had a special way of depicting animals in his paintings by assigning them colors that emphasized their spiritual meaning. Blue stands for masculinity and severity, yellow for femininity and gentleness, and red for matter and violence. This color symbolism is unique in art history and reflects Marc's deep interest in theosophy and spiritual harmony.

Important works of art & pictures by Franz Marc:

1. The Tower of the Blue Horses (1913)
2. The Tiger (1912)
3. Foxes (1913)
4. Blue Horse I (1911)
5. The Dream (1912)
6. Animal Fates (1913)
7. The Big Blue Horses (1911)
8. Red Deer II (1912)
9. The Yellow Cow (1911)
10. Lying Dog in the Snow (1911)