Asked by Samantha Fusco on May 17, 2024

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In Fate of the Animals , Franz Marc's use of colors that signify severity and brutality is a reference to which contemporary historical situation?

A) World War II
B) Russian Revolution
C) World War I
D) Sinking of the Lusitania

Franz Marc

A German painter and printmaker, one of the key figures of the German Expressionist movement.

Fate of the Animals

A painting by Franz Marc depicting animals in a forest under a chaotic, apocalyptic sky, expressing themes of war and destiny.

World War I

A global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918, involving many of the world's great powers and marking significant political, military, and social changes.

  • Investigate the historical setting and its effect on the artistic movements of the early 20th century.
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Franlie Van Der MerweMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Franz Marc's "Fate of the Animals" uses intense colors to reflect the chaos and brutality of World War I, a contemporary event at the time of the painting's creation. Marc, a member of the German Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter, was deeply affected by the war and his work often reflects his emotional response to it.