Expressionism began around 1905 in Germany.
It is considered an emotional art movement, loaded with message.
It is considered a state of mind rather than an Art style.
Van Gogh is considered the " father of 20th century Expressionism".
It was influenced by and a reaction to the social structures and stresses of the time.
ie. Militarism,
economic depression,
inflation,
dictatorship,
the horror of Nazism.
It was influenced by the studies in psychology which focused on interpretation of the world being directly influenced by our experiences.
Also by how emotions can be influenced by use and quality of line and colour.
Artists include: Edvard Munch (1863-1944)
Max Beckman (1867-1945)
Wassily Kandinsky (1866- 1944)
Paul Klee (1879- 1940)
Do one of the following
1. Expressive Composition
Max Beckman struck at the negative features of society. External forces.
He often squeezed grotesque figures of clashing colour into narrow vertical frames creating visual tension.
Compose a piece of art based on one of the following.
The Injustice of Bigotry
The Shallowness of Materialism
The Terror of Violent Crime
The Corruption of Dishonesty
The Destruction of Drug Addiction
The Destruction of Alcoholism
The Horror of War
The Fear of Pollution
The Effects of Sickness
Your Choice (must be approved by teacher)
2. Depicting Feelings
Edward Munch was a Norwegian Expressionist who directly addressed human feelings.
Internal forces.
Choose an emotion or feeling and depict it as a painting or sculpture.
ie. Agony, anxiety, fear, timidity/ shyness, sadness, boredom,
despair, joy, excitement, anticipation, worry, terror, pride,
disappointment,
or your choice (must be approved by teacher)
It is considered an emotional art movement, loaded with message.
It is considered a state of mind rather than an Art style.
Van Gogh is considered the " father of 20th century Expressionism".
It was influenced by and a reaction to the social structures and stresses of the time.
ie. Militarism,
economic depression,
inflation,
dictatorship,
the horror of Nazism.
It was influenced by the studies in psychology which focused on interpretation of the world being directly influenced by our experiences.
Also by how emotions can be influenced by use and quality of line and colour.
Artists include: Edvard Munch (1863-1944)
Max Beckman (1867-1945)
Wassily Kandinsky (1866- 1944)
Paul Klee (1879- 1940)
Do one of the following
1. Expressive Composition
Max Beckman struck at the negative features of society. External forces.
He often squeezed grotesque figures of clashing colour into narrow vertical frames creating visual tension.
Compose a piece of art based on one of the following.
The Injustice of Bigotry
The Shallowness of Materialism
The Terror of Violent Crime
The Corruption of Dishonesty
The Destruction of Drug Addiction
The Destruction of Alcoholism
The Horror of War
The Fear of Pollution
The Effects of Sickness
Your Choice (must be approved by teacher)
2. Depicting Feelings
Edward Munch was a Norwegian Expressionist who directly addressed human feelings.
Internal forces.
Choose an emotion or feeling and depict it as a painting or sculpture.
ie. Agony, anxiety, fear, timidity/ shyness, sadness, boredom,
despair, joy, excitement, anticipation, worry, terror, pride,
disappointment,
or your choice (must be approved by teacher)