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Der Blaue Reiter

Centered in Munich, 1911-1914


Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider) was a group of Expressionist artists led by Franz Marc and Wassily Kandinsky. One of the group's primary goals was to use art to express spirituality.

Other artists associated with the movement included August Macke, Gabriele Munter, Paul Klee, Alexei Jawlensky and Heinrich Campendonk The movement was disrupted by World War I, in which both Franz Marc and August Macke were killed in combat.

        

 
 
 




 
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