Hans Holbein is widely regarded as one of the best 16th-century portraitists, and some of his works have become iconic. Hans Holbein is regarded as one the greatest German artists of his period.
This narrative quality in Liebermann’s works has led to comparisons to Adolph Menzel, who was noted for his strong sense of observation and ability to capture the spirit of daily German life.
Emil Nolde is considered one of the most prominent Expressionist contributions, particularly for his rendering of religious themes in a fresh, bright style.
Paula Modersohn-Becker painted still lifes, landscapes, and household settings, but portraits of girls and women captivated her artistic imagination the most.
She is most known as a painter and printer, and she is often considered in terms of German Expressionism and as a member of the infamous Blaue Reiter group.
Klee’s style was very unique, and he is often regarded as the most innovative artist of the 20th century. He reinterpreted art trends in his own unique way, employing novel ideas and techniques.
Otto Dix is well-known for his merciless and painfully realistic representations of the human condition, which can be seen as cruel mockery. He is regarded as one of the most renowned German painters of the 20th century.
Richter’s abstract paintings are composed of successive layers of non-representational paintwork. He starts by brushing large swathes of primary color across the canvas.