German Expressionism & Blue Rider Group | 60 Second Art History Lesson

The video discusses a group of artists known as the Blue Riders, who emerged in Germany as part of the German expressionism movement. They aimed to express emotions and abstract ideas rather than realistic images. The Blue Riders sought to convey spiritual elements in their art, using blue as a spiritual color and the concept of riding to symbolize transcending traditional art forms. The movement was founded by Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, who played a significant role in paving the way for abstract art.

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