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Franz Marc's brightly colored animals, especially horses, he used to convey profound messages about humanity, the natural world, and the fate of mankind.
- German
- February 8, 1880
- Munich, Germany
- March 4, 1916
Franz Marc’s 1910 call for the “animalization of art” stakes out the ground that he would harvest for the most fertile and productive years of his career. Before his early death in World War I, Marc used animal paintings to express a pantheistic vision of the harmony between animals and their natural environment.
The artist had a deep affection for animals and spent many hours studying their movement and behavior. For Marc, animals had spirituality and innocence that man long lost. In paintings like Horse in a landscape (1910), he even tried to emulate the animal’s point of view and experience of the world.
- German
- February 8, 1880
- Munich, Germany
- March 4, 1916
Mar 16, 2018 · Throughout the history of art, depictions of flowers have resonated particularly strongly with artists and audiences alike. Here, we trace the history of flower art, looking at ancient flower sculpture, still life flowers from the Renaissance, and the flower painting trend found in modern art.
- Still Life with Flowers by Ambrosius Bosschaert (1617) Believe it or not, still-life painting was once considered a lesser form of art, as the elite favored religious and historical paintings.
- Flowers in a Glass Vase, with a Cricket in a Niche by Rachel Ruysch (1700) Rachel Ruysch not only has the distinction of being the most well-known female artist of the Dutch Golden Age, but she also elevated flower painting to another level.
- Flowers in a Glass Vase by John Constable (c. 1814) English Romantic painter John Constable is well-known for his landscape paintings, which capture the area close to his home.
- Hibiscus by Hiroshige (c. 1845) Flowers have historical importance in Japanese culture, whether they are used to create ornate floral arrangements or included in woodblock prints.
Jun 13, 2024 · The Foxes by Franz Marc is a striking example of early 20th-century German Expressionism, painted in 1913. This vibrant and dynamic piece exemplifies Marc’s unique approach to depicting animals, which he saw as embodying purity and spiritual harmony.
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Feb 13, 2024 · We pick the top ten flower paintings in the history of art, including Van Gogh's 'Irises,' and Monet's 'Water Lilies'
