Expressionism

spontaneous. The result of this free form expression leaves in its wake a composition that relies on variety to tell its story. The only thing consistent in Mountains and Sea is Frankenthaler’s commitment to expression. Being such a fine example of expressionism, it is arguable that there is any balance indicated in Mountains and Sea. There is something to be said again about the use of color. This is likely the greatest source of balance found in the

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is often depicted as a masterpiece of German expressionism. Expressionism is a reaction against the atom-splitting of Impressionism, which reflects the iridescent ambiguities, disquieting diversity, and ephemeral hues of nature. The artist focuses on feelings and perceptions, which reflect expressionism’s relationship to modernism. Expressionist artists often commit themselves to impulses, which results in spreading emotion through visuals. Caligari achieves a unique set

they belonged to through its representation of society, moods, and anxieties. During the 19th century, expressionism as an art movement was prevalent all across Europe, but was truly prominent in Germany. This art movement was seen across all artistic mediums such as painting, theater, and literature as a reaction to realism and impressionism. Towards the end of the arts’ movement, expressionism made its way into film, depicting the tormented psychological realities of post World War Germany. Although

Throughout the years, many different styles of theater have been created, adapted, and faded in and out of popularity. One that reached popularity in the 1920’s was expressionism. A radical change from the common styles previously performed, expressionism rose to popularity because of its unusual approach to the dramatic art. Expressionism often has a dream like atmosphere created by bare-boned sets, disjointed plot lines, poetic dialogue, unnatural lighting, and stock characters that lack individuality

They are Edvard Munch and Francis Bacon. Their paintings are based on the era of expressionism, where most painters were breaking from impressionism, which was embraced by the paintings of the 19th Century (Carl 47). Impressionism was based on paintings that only touched on the superficial objects, and not going in depth to explain the emotions around the paintings. Edvard Munch and Francis Bacon embraced expressionism to express subjective emotions, not just the objective part. This new era of paintings

The essence of art is the union of inspiration, discovery, imagination, and power displayed and interpreted through our five senses. Art cannot be demonstrated, nor identified by any absolute source; no one can or ever shall deem any one piece or sense as “true art.”. For art is individualized and perceived differently by each being. The appreciation of what one brings to be experienced by others classifies as art, for art is to be appreciated in different perspectives; whether it be in sorrow, pleasure

Postimpressionism Postimpressionism was a movement in late-19th-century French painting that emphasized the artist's personal response to a subject. Postimpressionism takes its name from an art movement that immediately preceded it: Impressionism. But whereas impressionist painters concentrated on the depiction of a subject's immediate appearance, postimpressionists focused on emotional or spiritual meanings that the subject might convey. Although impressionist artists interpreted what they saw

The Purpose of Theatre during the 20th Century Throughout centuries, theatre has been an enormous impact throughout society. During the 18th century, theatre had played a significant role to society because it emphasized "Rationalism" (The Age of Reason), which began to lead away from the limitations of Neoclassicism. Then in the 19th century, theatre was important because it introduced "Melodrama" or music drama to increasingly emphasize the emotions and personalities of the characters

different artistic periods, challenging the opinion of what should be accepted by the masses. "Expressionism is the art of the emotive, the art of tension provoked by consciousness of the forces which surround modern humankind." Challenging the academic traditions of the previous centuries, Edvard Munch impacted the art world as an instrumental leader in the development of modern German expressionism. His painting The Scream has made its mark in questioning the ideals of what is acceptable concerning

Neo-Expressionism revived Australian landscape paintings’ through the reinterpretation of traditional virtuosity and the rejection of minimalistic forms (Atkins 2013, 171) from the late 1960’s through to the early 90’s (Keylor 2007, 904). The new concepts of Expressionism was also inspired by Surrealist themes from the Modernist period as well as mythology, culture, history and the erotic (The Art Story, 2016). Two Australian artists who create a new perception of the Australian landscape by incorporating