Paul Klee

Paul Klee was a 20th century Swiss painter and art theorist. Born into a musical family and a talented violinist himself, he pursued the fusion of music and art, establishing his own unique style of abstract expression using color, line and form. His works contain poetic and humorous elements, but also have a depth that suggests deep philosophical contemplation.

Paul Klee Biography

• Born December 18, 1879 in Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland
• In 1898, he entered the Munich Academy of Fine Arts.
• In 1911, he formed the "Blue Rider" group with Wassily Kandinsky and others.
• In 1920, he became a teacher at the Bauhaus.
• In 1933, he was expelled from Germany by the Nazi regime and returned to Switzerland.
• Died June 29, 1940 near Locarno, Switzerland (aged 60)

Representative works

• The Goldfish (1925)
• Angelus Novus (1920)
• Death and Fire (1940)
• Ad Parnassum (1932)

Klee's style and achievements

Klee's works are characterized by a unique style that skillfully weaves in concrete motifs and symbolic elements , even though they are abstract paintings . He used color, line, and form like music to create a poetic and humorous world. His works also contain a childlike perspective and deep philosophical contemplation.

Klee taught at the Bauhaus and wrote many books on color theory and plastic art theory, which had a major impact on later art education and art movements.

Klee is highly regarded around the world as one of the most representative painters of 20th century art . His works, with their originality and profundity, still offer many inspirations to us today.