Expressionism (jan 1, 1905 – jan 1, 1920)

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Expressionism is an art type, style, and movement that emphasizes subjective feeling in its works. This contrasts with other painting styles of the late 19th century that put an emphasis on objectivity and realism. Expressionism art, therefore, was both a rejection and reaction of more realist styles. It was also a reaction of the changing world these early 20th century artists were witnessing.

Expressionism, a broad art movement emphasizing emotional experience, spawned several notable styles and movements, including Abstract Expressionism, Neo-Expressionism, and the influential group Die Brücke.

It is characterized by its focus on conveying intense emotions and subjective experiences through distorted forms, vivid colors, and bold brushstrokes, rather than objective realism.

Major artists associated with the Expressionist art movement include Edvard Munch, Vincent van Gogh, Franz Marc, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Wassily Kandinsky, Egon Schiele, Emil Nolde, and Oskar Kokoschka.

As a movement, this style found expression across various mediums, including painting, music, photography, performance, and film, with painting and printmaking (particularly woodcuts) being particularly popular.

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