Expressionism: 12 Iconic Paintings & Their Artists - TheCollector
WEBAug 18, 2024 · Expressionist art was not defined by a set of aesthetic principles, but rather as a tool of expression and societal commentary. Below are 12 iconic paintings that represent the evocative and dynamic nature of the expressionist period. 1. The Scream (1893) by Edvard Munch.
Expressionism - Wikipedia
WEBExpressionism is a modernist movement, initially in poetry and painting, originating in Northern Europe around the beginning of the 20th century. Its typical trait is to present the world solely from a subjective perspective, distorting it radically for emotional effect in order to evoke moods or ideas.
Explore The Paintings of Expressionism Around The World
WEBThough the term typically represents 20th century German art, it’s possible to see Expressionist paintings all over the world. Here we take a virtual tour of the movement and find out more about...
Expressionism | Definition, Characteristics, Artists, Music, Theater ...
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Expressionism, artistic style in which the artist seeks to depict not objective reality but rather the subjective emotions and responses that objects and events arouse within a person. The artist accomplishes this aim through distortion, exaggeration, primitivism, and fantasy and through the vivid, jarring, violent, or dynamic application of ...
15 Most Famous Expressionist Artists and Painters - Artst
WEBExpressionist painters aimed to convey the significance of emotional experiences rather than physical truth. Before the First World War, expressionism emerged as an avant-garde style. It was still popular throughout the Weimar Republic, especially in Berlin.
Expressionism Movement Overview | TheArtStory
WEBThe classic phase of the Expressionist movement lasted from approximately 1905 to 1920 and spread throughout Europe. Its example would later powerfully inform many individuals, and groups such as: Abstract Expressionism, Neo-Expressionism, and The School of …
Expressionism - Tate
WEBExamples of expressionism exist across painting, music, photography, performance, film and other media. In expressionist painting, colours may appear intense and non-naturalistic, forms become distorted, brushwork is typically free and paint application tends to be generous and highly textured.
What is German Expressionism? 8 Things to Know - National Gallery of Art
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · German expressionism has inspired artists for decades—and continues to inspire them today. The 1970s and ’80s saw the neo-expressionism movement among German and Italian artists including A.R. Penck and Francesco Clemente. In their works, they revived a focus on the emotional impact of the figure.
Expressionism - MoMA
WEBRenouncing the stiff bourgeois social values that prevailed at the turn of the 20th century, and rejecting the traditions of the state-sponsored art academies, Expressionist artists turned to boldly simplified or distorted forms and exaggerated, sometimes clashing colors.
Famous Expressionism Paintings – 10 Iconic Artworks
WEBNov 10, 2021 · Expressionist art is characterized by sweeping brush strokes, vibrant color palettes, and abstracted forms that depict emotional observations about the world, as well as collective feelings shared during moments of turmoil and conflict.