Christian Schad

artist bio

Christian Schad was a German painter associated with the Dada and New Objectivity movements. He is best known for his portraits rendered in a precise, almost photographic style, capturing the psychological tension of the interwar period.

what you'll learn

Studying Schad's work allows students to explore the concepts of realism and objectivity in art, and how artists can convey psychological states through precise detail and composition. Students can also analyze the social commentary embedded in his portraits of Weimar-era society.