1880
Franz Marc is born in Munich on 8 February
1899
Begins his studies at the Munich Art Academy
From 1905
Intensive study of animal symbolism and colour theory
1911
Founds the artists' group “Der Blaue Reiter” together with Wassily Kandinsky
1911/1912
Exhibition of the group ‘Der Blaue Reiter’ in Munich
1913
His works become increasingly abstract
1914
Start of the First World War; Marc is drafted
1916
Franz Marc dies on 4 March in the Battle of Verdun