Utopian Images of the Natural State

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This paper describes and analyzes Kirchner's and Marc's artistic depiction of utopia in a natural state in their respective paintings, "Bathers Beneath Trees" and "Bathing Girls", and then explains how each artist's perception of that utopia is different. The paper describes Kirchner's vision of utopia as a place of abundant growth, secure, calm, and away from noise and chaos, whereas Marc's vision of utopia is described as one of adventure and fun, where nature joins with man to provide a place of beauty and freedom from worry.

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"Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's "Bathers Beneath Trees" and Franz Marc's "Bathing Girls" are paintings of the same subject; three women in nature getting ready to bathe and, or, swim. Both are utopian visions of what each artist felt was ideal. The utopian representation of both artists is seen in the use of an idealistic notion of freedom and a personal response to nature. Freedom is seen in the comfortable presence of the nudes and the use of color in nature reflects the artists' perception of utopian existence."

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