Marc and Macke: Pioneers of Expressionism
Friday, June 15, 2012 at 11:07AM Tuesday Afternoons - 12:30-3:30pm - 7 sessions - July 10 - August 21 - at the Palos Verdes Art Center
Franz Marc, Tiger, 1912; Oil on canvas, 111 x 111.5 cm; Stadtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, Munich (click photo for larger image)
August Macke, Our Street in Gray (Unsere Strasse in Grau), 1911, oil on canvas, Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, Munich (click photo for larger image)Franz Marc and Auguste Macke were good friends--and major trailblazers of Expressionism. Marc--a German artist best known for the intense mysticism of his paintings of animals--was a pioneer in the birth of abstract art. French painter Macke's interests were directed toward gentle figurations of women, children, and the landscape--resulting in painted expressions of feelings and moods, rather than objective realities. Tragically, both of these artists’ lives were cut short by WWI. But their legacies significantly impacted modern art--and live on to the present day. On this fascinating journey--we’ll explore the lives and art of Marc and Macke--along with those artists who significantly influenced their work. We’ll also examine their enduring contributions to the history of art. Space is limited so register now! Click here for more info and to register.