August Macke

August Macke (1887-1914) is one of the leading German Expressionist painters and was a central member of the famous German Expressionist group "Der Blaue Reiter" (The Blue Rider) along with Wassily Kandinsky. He is known for his colorful landscapes and portraits, as well as works incorporating abstract elements. Macke's works are characterized by bold colors, simplified forms, and rhythmic compositions.

August Macke Biography

• Born January 3, 1887 in Meschede, Germany.
• From 1904 to 1906 he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Düsseldorf.
• In 1907, he moved to Paris and was influenced by Impressionism and Fauvism.
• In 1910, he met Wassily Kandinsky and joined the Blue Rider group.
• In 1912, he took part in the "Blue Rider" exhibition.
• He was killed in action during World War I on September 26, 1914 (aged 27).

Representative works

• "Zoologischer Garten" (1912)
• Promenade (1913)
• Girl with a Hat (1910)
• "Turkish Café in München" (1914)

Macke's style and achievements

Macke's works are characterized by bold colors, simplified forms, and rhythmic compositions. While influenced by Fauvism and Cubism, he established his own bright, light-hearted sense of color and poetic expression. His portraits and landscapes depict everyday scenes and people with a joyful and lively touch.

As a central member of the "Blue Rider" group , Macke contributed to the development of the German Expressionist movement. Despite his short life, he had a major impact on 20th century art with his talent and innovative expression . His works express the harmony of color and form, as well as the joy of life, and give us hope and vitality in the present day.