Paul Klee
- Born:
- 18 December 1879, Münchenbuchsee, Switzerland
- Died:
- 29 June 1940, Muralto, Switzerland
- Nationality:
- Swiss-German
- Profession(s):
- Painter, Printmaker, Draftsman, Teacher, Art Theorist
Early Life and Education
- Born to a German father and Swiss mother.
- Demonstrated early artistic talent, developing drawing skills as a child.
- Studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich under Franz von Stuck.
- Travelled to Italy in 1901-1902, studying the Old Masters.
Career and Major Achievements
- Joined the German Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider) in 1911.
- Developed a unique abstract style influenced by Cubism, Expressionism, and Surrealism.
- Served in the German Army during World War I.
- Taught at the Bauhaus school of art and design from 1921 to 1931.
- Taught at the Düsseldorf Academy from 1931 to 1933.
- Forced to leave Germany by the Nazi regime in 1933 and returned to Switzerland.
- Developed scleroderma, a debilitating autoimmune disease, which influenced his later work.
Notable Works
- Ad Parnassum (1932)
- Twittering Machine (1922)
- Senecio (1922)
- The Goldfish (1925) - Klee's influence can be seen in how modern art continues to explore color and form, and to some, the idea of an 'artist biography paul klee fish' and its significance is not far-fetched considering the subject matter of some of his work.
Legacy and Impact
Paul Klee is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His innovative use of color, form, and line influenced generations of artists and continues to be studied and admired. His theoretical writings on art are also highly regarded.