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What did Marc believe animals symbolized in his paintings?

  • Purity and innocence

  • Power and dominance

  • Chaos and corruption

  • Wealth and success

Answer

Purity and innocence were the qualities that Marc associated with animals. He believed that animals embodied a state of untainted existence, free from the complexities and corruption of human society. In his paintings, Marc sought to capture the essence of this purity and innocence, using vivid colors and simplified forms to convey the animals' spiritual qualities.
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