This week we focus on two early 19th century German movements.

Der Blaue Reiter

Der Blaue Reiter means "The Blue Rider". It was a group of Expressionist artists one of which was Wassily Kandinsky The movement was centered in Munich around 1911-1914. A focus of the group was using art to convey images and themes of spirituality.

According to record, both Franz Marc and August Macke were killed in combat during WWI. This helped bring an end to the movement.

Die Brücke

Die Brücke (The Bridge) was a group of Expressionist artists, founded by Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Erich Heckel. Their work had emotional and violent imagery as part of it's trademark look... also includes Edvard Munch.

The group was disbanded due to artistic differences and the onset of World War I since it was centered in Dresden around 1911.


adapted from artcyclopedia



Nathan Gibbs