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Inspiring landscapes in Germany

February 1, 2017

German landscapes have regularly inspired artists to produce great works - from the rugged chalk cliff coastline of Rügen to the colorfully glowing Alps in the south.

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Deutschland - Maler in der Ramsau
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Emil Nolde "Muggy Evening" 1930 (Nolde Stiftung Seebüll)

The magical kaleidoscope of expressionist Emil Nolde's paintings

The magical kaleidoscope of expressionist Emil Nolde's paintings

Born 150 years ago, Emil Nolde became famous for his radical use of color in landscapes. The German expressionist's works were banned by the Nazis, but that didn't stop him from leaving his mark. (07.08.2017)
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Pfalzgrafenstein

200 years ago: Turner on the Rhine

200 years ago: Turner on the Rhine

The English painter Joseph Mallord William Turner is considered one of the fathers of Rhine romanticism. 200 years after his first trip to the fabled river, tourists can stand on the spots where he captured his views. (01.03.2017)
TravelMarch 1, 2017
Deutschland Gipfel des Jochberg am Walchensee

Franz Marc: A "Blue Rider" in Bavaria

Franz Marc: A "Blue Rider" in Bavaria

German Expressionist painter Franz Marc was a pioneering artist. March 4, 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of his death. A tribute to one of the founding members of the artists’ group "Der Blaue Reiter". (01.03.2016)
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