1913 - 1981

Бързи факти

  • Typical colors: neutrals
  • Top 3 works:
    • The Old Gate
    • Scale
    • Cut
  • Art period: Modern
  • Lifespan: 68 years
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Museums on this site: Баварски държавни списъци с произведения на изкуството

The Life and Artistic Journey of Otto Grau

Born in Erlangen, Germany, Otto Grau was a multifaceted artist whose career spanned several decades. After completing an apprenticeship at the age of 17, he pursued formal studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremberg from 1934 to 1939. His creative pursuits were interrupted for seven years by the Second World War. Following his return from captivity in 1946, he worked as a graphic artist and later for the building office of the city of Erlangen. Seeking to establish himself as an art educator, he studied art history, pedagogy, and psychology at the University of Erlangen between 1956 and 1960. After teaching at the Dürer-Gymnasium in Nuremberg, he left the teaching profession in 1969 to dedicate himself to his work as a freelance artist.

Artistic Mediums and Recognition

The diverse body of work produced by Otto Grau includes various mediums and subjects. His repertoire features:

His contributions to Kunst am Bau (art in architecture) and his various works are held in numerous art museums and public collections. Throughout his career, he received several honors, including the Culture Prize of the City of Erlangen and the Prix Paul Boinot de la Cité Libre du Vieux Thouars. His legacy is further preserved through the Otto and Hildegard Grau Culture Foundation, which awards the Otto Grau Culture Prize to outstanding Franconian artists.

Въпроси и отговори

Къде и през коя година е роден/а Otto Grau?

Otto Grau е роден в Erlangen през 1913 г.

Къде могат да бъдат намерени произведенията на Otto Grau, разпределени по теми?

Страницата Атлас по теми представя творбите на Otto Grau по теми.

Мога ли да сортирам творбите на Otto Grau по цвят?

Работите на Otto Grau могат да бъдат разгледани по цвят на страницата Спектър по цвят на художника.

В коя историческа епоха е творил Otto Grau?

Otto Grau е творил в периода на Modern. Този период определя историческия контекст на творчеството на художника.

Бърз тест

За всеки въпрос има само един верен отговор.

Въпрос 1:
In which German city was Otto Grau born?
Въпрос 2:
Which institution did Otto Grau attend from 1934 to 1939?
Въпрос 3:
Besides painting, which other profession is listed for Otto Grau?
Въпрос 4:
What did Otto Grau study at the University of Erlangen between 1956 and 1960?
Въпрос 5:
What is the name of the foundation established by his widow, Hildegard?