Paul Klee

1879–1940 · Swiss-German · 31 artworks

ExpressionismCubismSurrealismColor layeringLinear perspective distortionSymbolic imageryWhimsical figurationAutomatism

artist bio

Paul Klee was a Swiss-German artist whose highly individual style was influenced by Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism. He was a natural draftsman who experimented with color theory and taught at the Bauhaus school of art and design.

what you'll learn

Studying Klee's work allows students to explore the synthesis of various modern art movements and to understand how personal symbolism can be integrated into abstract compositions. Students can also learn about color theory and its application in creating mood and atmosphere.

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31 artworks

The Mask with the Little Flag

1925