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Expressionism. “The fine art of feeling”. Expressionism. Started in Germany- group of artists that passionately believe art should be more about expressing feelings than images of the real world. Two groups: Die Brüke , Der Blaue Reiter. Die Brüke.
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Expressionism “The fine art of feeling”
Expressionism • Started in Germany- group of artists that passionately believe art should be more about expressing feelings than images of the real world. • Two groups: Die Brüke, DerBlaue Reiter.
Die Brüke • Revival of graphic arts, especially in woodcuts. The black and white contrasts aided in the dramatic emotion, especially of the time of war, post war.
DerBlaue Rider • Founded by Wassily Kandinsky ( after his “Blue Rider” painting). Focused more on color • Kandinsky was the first to totally abandon any object representation in his work- the first abstract art. • Convey emotion, especially from music.. Kandinsky’s “ Compositions”