Description:
(Art Critic) Julius Meier-Graefe was a renowned German art critic and novelist known for his influential writings on Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and other artistic movements. He played a significant role in promoting and popularizing the works of various artists through his criticism and biographies, as well as founding magazines, curating exhibitions, and opening galleries to showcase modern art. His contributions to the understanding and appreciation of art, particularly French Impressionism, have left a lasting impact on the art world. Meier-Graefe also volunteered in the Red Cross during World War I and sought refuge in France to escape Nazi persecution.
