georg kolbe
Georg Kolbe was a German sculptor of the first half of the twentieth century. He is known as a master of Classicism and Symbolism. Throughout most of his professional career he was an artist in demand by various German authorities.
Georg Kolbe, despite the strong influence of the Expressionists, managed to develop his own unique style. He left a notable mark not only in sculpture, his artistic legacy includes a large number of drawings and hundreds of engravings.
His biography is closely connected with Berlin, where he lived for more than 40 years. Kolbe is named for the prize awarded by the Artists' Union of Berlin. The artist's former studio now houses a museum with permanent solo exhibitions of works by renowned sculptors of modern art.
Georg Kolbe was a German sculptor of the first half of the twentieth century. He is known as a master of Classicism and Symbolism. Throughout most of his professional career he was an artist in demand by various German authorities.
Georg Kolbe, despite the strong influence of the Expressionists, managed to develop his own unique style. He left a notable mark not only in sculpture, his artistic legacy includes a large number of drawings and hundreds of engravings.
His biography is closely connected with Berlin, where he lived for more than 40 years. Kolbe is named for the prize awarded by the Artists' Union of Berlin. The artist's former studio now houses a museum with permanent solo exhibitions of works by renowned sculptors of modern art.
Manfred Welzel was a German painter and graphic artist. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin-Charlottenburg from 1945 to 1949 and later worked as a freelance artist in Berlin.
Welzel's early works were influenced by Expressionism and Surrealism, but he later developed his own style characterized by the use of bold colors and strong lines. He is best known for his abstract paintings and prints, which often feature geometric shapes and vibrant colors. He also created numerous murals and sculptures for public spaces.
Welzel's works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums in Germany and abroad. In 1993, he was awarded the Order of Merit of Berlin for his contributions to the arts.
