1900 - 1993

Essentielle detaljer

  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Art period: Modern
  • Born: 1900, Munich, Germany
  • Museums on this site: Bavarian State Painting Collections
  • Died: 1993
  • Top 3 works:
    • Farmsteads in Chiemgau
    • The Bridge

Life and Artistic Journey

Günther Grassmann was a German painter and graphic artist born in Munich, Germany. His formal training began with studies in architecture at the TH München before he transitioned to the study of painting at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste München. During his formative years, he traveled extensively, visiting the Rhine, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Delft. His professional career as a freelance painter saw him undertaking studies in Serbia, Spain, and the Netherlands.

Throughout his career, Grassmann was involved in various artistic organizations and exhibitions. He was a member of the Ausstellungsgemeinschaft 7 Münchner Maler and later the Munich Secession. His work has been featured in significant exhibitions, including the Biennale in Venice. In addition to his paintings, he contributed to the artistic decoration of various structures, including the Rathausturm in Passau and the Allianz-Generaldirektion in Munich.

Notable Works and Recognition

The artist's body of work includes diverse subjects and mediums. Some of his documented works include:

Grassmann's contributions to public art included frescoes at the Gustav-Adolf-Kirche in München-Ramersdorf and mosaic work at the Münchner Nordbad. He was honored with several distinctions, including the Bundesverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse and the Bayerischer Verdienstorden. His legacy is preserved through his estate held in the Deutschen Kunstarchiv.

Spørgsmål og svar

Hvor kan man finde Günther Grassmanns værker opdelt efter emne?

Emneoversigt for Günther Grassmann er en side, der kortlægger kunstnerens værker efter deres motiver.

Hvordan kan jeg følge Günther Grassmanns værker kronologisk?

Se en tidslinje over Günther Grassmanns værker på siden Tidslinje for kunstværker, hvor kunstværkerne er sorteret efter dato.

I hvilken historisk periode arbejdede Günther Grassmann?

Günther Grassmann var aktiv i Modern-perioden. Denne periode placerer kunstnerens virke i en historisk kontekst.

Hvordan er Günther Grassmanns karriere opdelt i perioder?

Kronologi for Günther Grassmann er en rullevenlig tidslinje, der præsenterer kunstnerens værker i kronologisk rækkefølge, opdelt i kapitler efter karriereperioder.

Test dit øje

Der er kun ét korrekt svar på hvert spørgsmål.

Spørgsmål 1:
In which city was Günther Grassmann born?
Spørgsmål 2:
Which institution did Grassmann attend to study painting from 1921 to 1923?
Spørgsmål 3:
Which of these works was confiscated as 'degenerate art' in 1937?
Spørgsmål 4:
Grassmann was married to a niece of which famous person?
Spørgsmål 5:
Which honor did Grassmann receive in 1963?