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Oskar Schlemmer Biography

Painter

Oskar Schlemmer was a German painter known for his contributions to the Bauhaus school. His works combined Cubism and Expressionism, profoundly influencing modern art.

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Book:The Letters and Diaries of Oskar Schlemmer

Source: The Letters and Diaries of Oskar Schlemmer

“In the face of the economic plight, it is our task to become pioneers of simplicity, that is, to find a simple form for all of life's necessities, which is at the same time respectable and genuine.”

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“If today's arts love the machine, technology and organization, if they aspire to precision and reject anything vague and dreamy, this implies an instinctive repudiation of chaos and a longing to find the form appropriate to our times.”

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Book:The Letters and Diaries of Oskar Schlemmer

Source: The Letters and Diaries of Oskar Schlemmer

About the Author

Born: September 4, 1888
Died: April 13, 1943
Known for: Painter
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