1894 - 1973

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  • Died: 1973
  • Art period: Modern
  • Born: 1894, Marseille, France
  • Top 3 works:
    • Spring Day near Beuerberg in Upper Bavaria
    • Painting Classes in Winter 1963
    • Amalienborg in Copenhagen
  • Works on this site: 5
  • Top-ranked work: Spring Day near Beuerberg in Upper Bavaria

A Life of Diverse Artistic Expression

Charles Crodel was a German painter and stained-glass artist. Born in Marseille, France, his artistic journey led him to study at the Munich Kunstgewerbeschule and the University of Jena. His multifaceted career saw him working as a lithographer, graphic artist, textile artist, and university teacher. Throughout his life, he explored various mediums, including woodcuts, pottery decoration, and mosaic design.

His professional reach extended into the realm of glass decoration and stained-glass windows, with notable examples located in churches across Germany and Sweden. In addition to his work in fine arts, Crodel was involved in industrial glass decoration and collaborated on pottery decoration. His teaching career included positions at the Burg Giebichenstein, the Berlin Academy of Arts, the Dresden Academy, and the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich.

Artistic Contributions and Legacy

Crodel's body of work encompasses a wide range of subjects and techniques. His notable works include:

His graphic works, such as lithographies and woodcuts, were acquired by institutions like the German National Gallery of Art at Berlin and the Bibliothèque Nationale at Paris. He also contributed murals to the University of Jena, the Weimar Schlossmuseum, and Erfurt. His influence as an educator is reflected in the work of his students, including Bob Thompson and Sam Gilliam.

Spørgsmål og svar

I hvilken historisk periode arbejdede Charles Crodel?

Charles Crodel var aktiv i Modern-perioden. Denne periode placerer kunstnerens virke i en historisk kontekst.

Hvor kan jeg se Charles Crodels værker i kronologisk rækkefølge?

Charles Crodels værker kan ses i kronologisk rækkefølge på kunstnerens Tidslinje for kunstværker-side.

Hvor kan jeg finde statistik om Charles Crodels værker?

Siden Statistik for Charles Crodel præsenterer statistikker beregnet ud fra kunstnerens værker, som er listet på denne hjemmeside.

Hvor kan man finde Charles Crodels kunstværker organiseret efter farve?

Farveindeks for Charles Crodel er en side, der organiserer kunstnerens værker efter farve.

Kort quiz

Der er kun ét korrekt svar på hvert spørgsmål.

Spørgsmål 1:
In which city was Charles Crodel born?
Spørgsmål 2:
Which artist did Crodel study with in 1914 at the Munich Kunstgewerbeschule?
Spørgsmål 3:
Which organization dismissed Crodel from teaching at 'Burg Giebichenstein' in 1933?
Spørgsmål 4:
Crodel collaborated on pottery decoration with which artist?
Spørgsmål 5:
Which American universities did Crodel visit as a visiting professor starting in 1958?