Max Beckmann was a famous German artist associated with the Expressionists and the New Objectivity (Neue Sachlichkeit) art movements. He is best known for his gritty, sometimes shocking depictions of the human condition. Famous Max Beckmann artworks include “The Night (Die Nacht)", “Self-Portrait in Tuxedo”, "Departure", "The Iron Bridge (View of Frankfurt)", "The Artist and … [Read more...] about Max Beckmann Quotes about Art
German Artists
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Famous German Artists
- Georg Baselitz - - Art Quotes
Notable German artist known for his expressive upside down paintings and brutal wooden sculptures. - Max Beckmann - - Art Quotes
German expressionist painter and printmaker known for his depictions of the darker side of humanity. - Lovis Corinth - - Art Quotes
Famous German painter who blurred the lines between expressionism and impressionism. - Otto Dix - - Art Quotes
Famous German expressionist artist associated with the New Objectivity art movement. - Max Ernst - - Art Quotes
German born painter, printmaker and sculptor involved in the Surrealism and Dada art movements. - George Grosz - - Art Quotes
Famous German painter, printmaker and watercolorist depicting some of the darker and more shocking aspects of life. - Erich Heckel - - Art Quotes
Famous German expressionist painter and printmaker associated with the Bridge or Die Brücke group of artists. - Hans Hoffman - - Art Quotes
German-American abstract painter and art teacher associated with abstract expressionism and for being a colorist. - Anselm Kiefer - - Art Quotes
German artist known for his large scale paintings, sculptures and installations. - Martin Kippenberger - - Art Quotes
Famous German painter and conceptual artist know for his expressive, sometimes shocking artworks. - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner - - Art Quotes
Famous German expressionist painter and printmaker of the Die Brücke or The Bridge art movement. - August Macke - - Art Quotes
Famous German expressionist painter who was killed during the First World War. - Franz Marc - - Art Quotes
Popular German painter and printmaker known for his colorful depictions of animals and nature. - Emil Nolde - - Art Quotes
Popular German expressionist painter known for his bold landscapes, religious works, and flower paintings. - Max Pechstein - - Art Quotes
German expressionist painter and printmaker associated with the Die Brücke or The Bridge art movement. - Gerhard Richter - - Art Quotes
Popular German painter of both abstract artworks and photorealistic paintings. - Karl Schmidt-Rottluff - - Art Quotes
Famous German expressionist painter and printmaker associated with the Bridge or the Die Brücke art movement.
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Gerhard Richter Quotes on Art
Gerhard Richter is a famous German painter. He is best known for both his abstract paintings and his photorealistic paintings. Famous Gerhard Richter paintings include “Three Candles", “Kerze”, "Zwei Liebespaare", "Vierwaldstätter See", "Abstraktes Bild", "Woman Descending the Staircase", "Domplatz, Mailand", "1024 Colours", and "Ema (Nude on a Staircase)". Mini biography: … [Read more...] about Gerhard Richter Quotes on Art
Martin Kippenberger Quotes on Art
Martin Kippenberger was a famous German painter and conceptual artist. He is best known for his controversial and sometimes shocking works in a variety of media and styles. Famous Martin Kippenberger artworks include “Martin, into the Corner, You Should Be Ashamed of Yourself (Martin, ab in die Ecke und schäm Dich)”, "The Raft of the Medusa”, "Alcohol Torture", "Dialogue with … [Read more...] about Martin Kippenberger Quotes on Art
Georg Baselitz Quotes on Art
Georg Baselitz is German painter and sculptor known for his expressive paintings and wooden sculpture. He is best known for his upside down paintings. He produces paintings, prints and sculpture. Famous Georg Baselitz artworks include “Rebel”, “Folkdance - Tired”, “Bonjour Monsieur Courbet”, “Oberon (Remix)”, and “Where is the Yellow Milkjug, Mrs Bird?”. Mini biography: Born … [Read more...] about Georg Baselitz Quotes on Art
Anselm Kiefer Quotes about Art
Anselm Kiefer is German painter and sculptor known for his large scale paintings. Many of his works use a limited palette, various mediums, and three dimensional objects like a propeller, lead ships, or tree branches. He produces paintings, prints, sculpture, and installations. Famous Anselm Kiefer artworks include “Faith, Hope, Love”, “Nigredo”, "Die Orden der Nacht", … [Read more...] about Anselm Kiefer Quotes about Art