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The German Expressionist Movement was born in the trenches of World War 1 in 1914. Many of the German soldiers who suffered through that war were artists, and their experiences lead them to despise the powerful elites who had sent them onto the battlefield. When the war was lost in 1918 and Emperor Wilhelm abdicated, the people rose to support the November Revolution - the socialist call for the creation of a new Democratic Germany. Many artists answered that call and worked to support and promote the new provisional government.
Addition: As is clear from the following facts the expressionist artist groups were active long before the war. The above information is more relevant for the Dada movement.
There were two famous Expressionist artist groups.
One, die Brücke, was formed in Dresden in 1905, and exhibited there before moving to Berlin in 1910, where they were very active.
The other one, around Kandinsky in München, were active from about the same time.
In 1911 the called their exhibition Der Blaue Reiter , which was then the name of the group.
The group members Kandinsky, Werefkin and Jawlensky left Germany at the outbreak of the war, 1914. August Macke was killed in 1914 and Franz Marc in 1916.
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What were the two types of German expressionism?
The group 'Die Brücke' in Dresden and Berlin and the group 'Blauer Reiter' in Munich.
How did German expressionism start?
German expressionism started right before World War I, when Germany was in a state of isolation, so German creativity during that time was acted out essentially in a vacuum. Some of the great German expressionist films to come out of that era were "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari," "Nosferatu," and "The Last Laugh."
Which is not a feature of abstract expressionism?
large scale painting
Did Hitler like expressionism?
no.
Why do you like expressionism?
You are misinformed, I don't like expressionism, its presentation of the world solely from a subjective perspective does not evoke moods or ideas for me.
What is the history of German Expressionism?
German Expressionism was part of the larger European Expressionist movements. It began before World War I in the early 20th century. Many of the German Expressionist creations are still popular today.
What has the author Roy F Allen written?
Roy F. Allen has written: 'Literary life in German expressionism and the Berlin circles' -- subject(s): Expressionism, German literature, History and criticism
What has the author Janice Tolhurst Driesbach written?
Janice Tolhurst Driesbach has written: 'German and Austrian expressionism, 1900-1920' -- subject(s): Art, Austrian, Art, German, Austrian Art, Exhibitions, Expressionism (Art), German Art
What has the author R H Samuel written?
R. H. Samuel has written: 'Expressionism in German life, literature and the theatre (1910-1924)' -- subject(s): German literature, History and criticism, Expressionism
The Cabinet of Dr Caligari is what type of pre-war German filmaking?
Expressionism.
What has the author William S Bradley written?
William S. Bradley has written: 'Emil Nolde and German Expressionism' -- subject(s): Criticism and interpretation, Expressionism (Art)
Considered Woody Allen's ode to German expressionism which of these movies was filmed in black and white?
Shadows and Fog
How was Edvard Munch connected to expressionism?
He made expressionist paintings. He also influenced the German group Die Brücke.
Who was Ernst Ludwig Kirchner?
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880 - 1938) is one of the famous painters of German Expressionism.
What were the two types of German expressionism?
The group 'Die Brücke' in Dresden and Berlin and the group 'Blauer Reiter' in Munich.
What artistic movement emphasized subjective expression of an artist's inner experiences?
Abstract art
What were guaguins contribution to expressionism?
contribution of expressionism
