The Blue Rider (Der Blaue Reiter)

The Blue Rider (Der Blaue Reiter) was an influential art movement that emerged in early 20th-century Germany around 1911. It was founded by artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc who sought to express spiritual and emotional truths through bold colors, abstract forms, and innovative techniques. The movement rejected traditional realism, emphasizing intuition and inner experience to evoke deeper meaning. Their work often featured symbolic themes, fantasy, and a desire to connect art with spirituality and the subconscious. The Blue Rider aimed to revolutionize art by focusing on emotional impact and the spiritual power of color and shape.