"The Blue Rider" was an influential art movement founded in 1911 by artists including Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc. It emphasized the use of color and abstraction to express emotions and spiritual experiences, moving away from traditional representation in art. The group sought to explore the relationship between art and music, believing that both could evoke deep feelings. The movement was named after Kandinsky's painting "The Blue Rider," which featured a blue horse and symbolized the connection between nature and spirituality. Although it was short-lived, lasting until 1914, "The Blue Rider" significantly impacted modern art and inspired future generations of artists.