Expressionism
Expressionism is characterized by artists
to being biased to subjective emotions and personal responses to subjects
rather than reality. This started in Germany before the First World War, colour
drawing proportion were exaggerated or distorted, and symbolic content was
important. The foundational elements of drawing line and colour were definite
and value contrasts were often intensified. Thickly layered paint, loose
brushwork and bold outlined drawings were used to achieve the desired properties.
Lithographs, woodcuts and posters were valuable for the expressionists.
An uprising against normal aesthetics forms
and cultural norms, expressionists had felt a deep sense of social crisis;
German expressionists rejected the power of military, government, education
rule. They had intense assertive for the
poor or social outcasts. Expressionist
believe that there art could lead towards social order and to improve human
condition.
Expressionists
representation in easily understood imagery prints, drawings, sculptures and
posters by Kathe Schmmidt Kollwits. Kathe posters convey a great sympathy for
the women and children suffering of poverty.
Expressionism influenced graphic illustration
and poster design. The emphasis placed
on social and political activism continues in providing a viable model for
graphic designers. The movement was
inspired from unschooled artists, African tribal art, eastern and western
cultures, served as sources of inspiration to this movement.
Similarities between the two articles/
blogs: A quick summary of the features of expressionism:
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The primary attribute is one of
distortion, perspective and angles, in an attempt to place emotions over a view
of the outside world.
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The use of bold colours as
mentioned earlier
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Backdrops are expressive
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The subject of art was very
often dark and horrific element the world war was an influence on the second
wave of expressionist artists
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Expressionism seeks to
transform nature, in hopes of showing a reality in process of transformation.
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