1898 - 1972

Základní informace

  • Top 3 works:
    • Snow Field in Norway
    • The Sculptor Hans Ruwoldt
  • Born: 1898, Halle (Saale), Germany
  • Died: 1972
  • Works on this site: 2
  • Also known as:
    • Karl (1898) Kluth
    • K. Kluth
    • karl kluth

The Life and Artistic Journey of Karl Kluth

Born in Halle (Saale), Germany, Karl Kluth was a painter and university teacher who became a significant figure in the Hamburg art scene. His academic training began at the Academy Karlsruhe, where he studied under Albert Haueisen and August Babberger. During his formative years, he traveled to Hamburg, a city that held one of the largest collections of modern painting in Germany. His career was marked by various roles, including serving as a teacher at the Hamburg Academy of Fine Arts and participating in the leadership of the German Artists' Association and the Hamburg Artists' Association. His life was also shaped by the profound experiences of the war, including time in Soviet captivity, which he later processed through his monumental painting, Der Krieg.

Style and Artistic Evolution

Kluth's work is associated with the "Sezessionsstil," a style characterized by:

His approach to color was notable for its ability to act as a carrier of dramatic action. In his later years, his work evolved toward larger formats where figures filled the entire picture surface. His technique became increasingly relief-like, with a textured surface where nature appeared almost indecipherable, obscured by hatch-like areas. His teaching legacy continued through his students, including members of the ZEBRA group, as he emphasized independent thought and reflection over mere technical skill.

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Rychlý kvíz

U každé otázky je pouze jedna správná odpověď.

Otázka 1:
In which city was Karl Kluth born?
Otázka 2:
Which famous artist did Kluth visit in Scandinavia in 1929?
Otázka 3:
What was the subject of the painting that caused a scandal in 1933 during an exhibition of the Hamburg Secession?
Otázka 4:
In which year was Kluth elected to the board of the German Artists' Association (Deutscher Künstlerbund)?
Otázka 5:
Which group of painters did some of Kluth's students from his class at the Hochschule für bildende Künste belong to?