German Expressionism was an art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, around 1905, and reached its peak during the 1910s and 1920s. It encompassed various forms of art, including painting, literature, theater, and film, characterized by a focus on emotional experience and a departure from realistic representation. The movement was partly a reaction to the industrialization and societal changes occurring in Germany at the time. Key figures include artists such as Edvard Munch, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, and Wassily Kandinsky.
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.
Roy F. Allen has written: 'Literary life in German expressionism and the Berlin circles' -- subject(s): Expressionism, German literature, History and criticism
Janice Tolhurst Driesbach has written: 'German and Austrian expressionism, 1900-1920' -- subject(s): Art, Austrian, Art, German, Austrian Art, Exhibitions, Expressionism (Art), German Art
R. H. Samuel has written: 'Expressionism in German life, literature and the theatre (1910-1924)' -- subject(s): German literature, History and criticism, Expressionism
Expressionism.
William S. Bradley has written: 'Emil Nolde and German Expressionism' -- subject(s): Criticism and interpretation, Expressionism (Art)
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The group 'Die Brücke' in Dresden and Berlin and the group 'Blauer Reiter' in Munich.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880 - 1938) is one of the famous painters of German Expressionism.
He made expressionist paintings. He also influenced the German group Die Brücke.
German Expressionism led to several art movements, most notably Abstract Expressionism. It influenced artists to prioritize emotional expression and individual perspective, paving the way for the development of modern abstraction. The movement's emphasis on subjective experience and bold use of color also resonated in post-World War II art, shaping the direction of contemporary art practices.
Abstract art