June 7 in Art History
2 real events recorded on June 7, the earliest from 1848. 1 artist was born on this date.
Born on this day 1
- 1848 Born
Born this day: Paul Gauguin
Paul Gauguin, born on June 7, 1848, was a French painter, sculptor, and writer associated with Post-Impressionism and Symbolism, known for his experimental use of color and Synthetist style. His work, such as 'Ia Orana Maria' and 'Two Tahitian Women', showcases his unique artistic approach.
Gauguin's innovative style has had a lasting impact on modern art, influencing generations of artists to come.
Openings & foundings 1
- 1905 Founding
Founding of Die Brücke
Four architecture students in Dresden — Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Erich Heckel, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and Fritz Bleyl — founded an artists' community they called Die Brücke, 'The Bridge', to carry art toward an unfettered future. Working communally, they revived the woodcut and painted with raw, jagged color.
The founding act of German Expressionism: the group style forged in their shared Dresden studio defined the movement's first decade.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner , Karl Schmidt-Rottluff , Erich Heckel