Heinrich Campendonk

artist bio

Heinrich Campendonk was a German Expressionist painter and printmaker, known for his vibrant colors and incorporation of folk art elements. He was associated with the Der Blaue Reiter group and later faced persecution under the Nazi regime.

what you'll learn

Studying Campendonk's work allows students to explore the synthesis of Expressionist emotion with Cubist form, and to understand how artists can draw inspiration from folk traditions. Students can also learn about the impact of historical events on an artist's life and work.