Expressionism |
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Author:
| Behr, Shulamith |
Series title: | Movements in Modern Art Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-78847-2 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2000 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $32.95 |
Book Description:
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In this accessible introduction to the history of Expressionism, the characteristics of the movement are surveyed less in terms of a cohesive style than from the perspective of the milieu in modern German culture. The works of both well-known and less familiar artists are considered. In particular, the impact of the First World War is examined in light of the Utopian concerns of sculptors, architects, and painters. Expressionism's demise during the 1920s and the Third Reich is traced...
More DescriptionIn this accessible introduction to the history of Expressionism, the characteristics of the movement are surveyed less in terms of a cohesive style than from the perspective of the milieu in modern German culture. The works of both well-known and less familiar artists are considered. In particular, the impact of the First World War is examined in light of the Utopian concerns of sculptors, architects, and painters. Expressionism's demise during the 1920s and the Third Reich is traced through to the reemergence of the tradition after the Second World War.