Expressionism Project
- 2. Formed in Dresden, Germany by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner Published their manifesto in 1906, using wood carving as a template They liked woodcuts for the plain, crude forms in it.
- 3. In 1910 the group moved to Berlin, where they were confronted with the modern urbanity of the city. They wanted to challenge the traditional style of arts, which was impressionism now.
- 4. As opposed to Impressionism, art came from within the artist, came from what they were feeling, rather than observing objects. Putting the spirit back into modern art, which they felt had gone astray.
- 5. Founder of Die Brücke He was influenced by Vincent Van Gogh and Edvard Munch Known for his Berlin Street Scenes
- 6. “With faith in progress and in a new generation of creators and spectators we call together all youth. As youth, we carry the future and want to create for ourselves freedom of life and of movement against the long- established older forces. Everyone who reproduces that which drives him to creation with directness and authenticity belongs to us.” -Ernst Kirchner
- 7. Nude Dancers, 1909 (Woodcut Print)
- 11. Self Portrait as a Soldier, 191 5
- 12. Blick auf Davos, 1924
- 13. (1911-1914)
- 15. Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Mark and Paul Klee The connection between visual art and music Symbolic use of color
- 16. Fascinated by colors and nature Transitioned from basic simple landscapes to completely abstract and complex works of art. His approach involved dramatic use of color, lines and shapes
- 17. Angel of the Last Judgment (1911)
- 18. All Saints day II (1911))
- 20. Was very interested in nature The subject of most of his paintings revolved around animals and nature Used extensive amounts of bright colors and contrasts to give off the message of his art.
- 25. Developed different composition styles Thought that he had a responsibility to “Heal the gaping wound that separate man from his environment.” Drastic use of “color theory”
- 30. Symphony #1
- 32. Started movement Was influenced by Naturalism and Impressionism 1893- 1907
- 33. Painted after WWI Painted “Apocalypse Landscapes” His works were considered purely expressionist
- 35. Self portraits were used to make the inner feelings of the artist show Expressionists did a lot of self portraits even some of their works are considered self portraits. Show the emotions of average people
- 36. One of the first expressionists Member of Die Brücke movement Used oil painting and watercolor mainly
- 38. Gives painting texture More realistic Very versatile and can make it to almost any color, viscosity as well as sheen More of a romanticist thing but expressionists used it too
- 39. Used for a pure color with little to no variation Brings out a bright and luminous feel to the painting
Editor's Notes
- #15: "Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another, to cause vibrations in the soul."