Expressionism (1905-1920)

Expressionism was a modernist art movement that originated in Germany in the early 20th century, around 1905. The Expressionist artists sought to convey the intense emotions and inner experiences of the human condition, often through distorted forms, vivid colors, and bold brushstrokes. The Expressionist movement was not limited to visual art, but also included literature, architecture, dance, film, and music.
 
Some of the main artists associated with the Expressionist movement include Edvard Munch, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Wassily Kandinsky, Egon Schiele, Emil Nolde, Franz Marc, Max Beckmann, Otto Dix.
 
Some of the iconic artworks from the Expressionist movement include:
  • The Scream by Edvard Munch
  • Street, Berlin by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
  • Composition VII by Wassily Kandinsky
  • Self-Portrait with Peacock Waistcoat by Egon Schiele
  • Prophet by Emil Nolde
  • The Yellow Cow by Franz Marc
  • Departure by Max Beckmann
  • War Triptych by Otto Dix
 
The cultural, political, and economic context of the Expressionist movement was shaped by the turbulent events of the early 20th century, including World War I and the subsequent Weimar Republic in Germany. Many Expressionist artists were deeply affected by these events and used their art to express their reactions to them. The movement was also influenced by developments in psychology, particularly the work of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, which emphasized the importance of the subconscious and the inner life of the individual. The Expressionist movement was largely a reaction against the prevailing artistic style of the time, which was characterized by realism and naturalism, and sought to break free from the constraints of traditional forms and conventions.
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Posted in 20th Century on March 13 2023 at 06:08 PM