Fighting forms

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to explore this amazing painting with you all today! nn Are you ready for an art adventure? Great! Let's go! nn Right here we have a painting called "Fighting Forms." Can you say "Fighting Forms?" Excellent! A talented artist named Franz Marc painted it a long, long time ago in 1914. nn What's the first thing you notice about this painting? nn That's right! It has a bright red horse and a dark black horse. They look like they're having a serious competition, don't they? It makes you wonder what they're thinking and feeling! nn Now, Franz Marc really, really loved animals. He thought they were super special and could represent all sorts of things about the world around us. What do you think these horses could represent? Good and evil? Happy and sad? Strong and weak? There are no wrong answers! nn The way Franz Marc painted is super interesting too. See how he used big, bold strokes with his brush? And all those colors swirling together? It makes the painting feel full of energy and excitement, almost like we're right there in the middle of the action! nn Franz Marc's style is called "Expressionism." It's all about showing strong feelings and emotions in art. He didn't just want to paint what he saw; he wanted to paint what he felt! nn This awesome painting is part of a very special collection here at the Pinakothek der Moderne. That's a big, fancy name for a museum that has lots of incredible art from all over the world! nn I hope you enjoyed learning about "Fighting Forms" today. Remember, art is all about using your imagination and exploring your feelings. So next time you see a painting, don't be afraid to get up close, ask questions, and let your imagination run wild!