Expressionism

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Expressionism
Expressionism is emotional Art loaded with a
message. It can be considered a state of mind
rather than an art style. Van Gogh was the
artistic father of twentieth-century
Expressionism. But as a specific modern movement
it is generally confined to Germany in the first
third of the century. The name German
Expressionism is a result of the turmoil facing
Germany. Economic depression, Militarism,
inflation,dictatorship, losing two world wars,
and the Nazi era.
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Max Beckman
"There are few German painters who have had as
long and distinguished a career as Max Beckmann,
and fewer still who have been able to sustain the
consistent level of excellence he maintained
throughout his career. Some, such as August Macke
and Franz Marc, had their lives cut tragically
short while serving in war, while others, such as
Otto Dix, George Grosz, and Christian Schad, were
unable to regain their creative edge following
Nazi persecution. Beckmann not only survived such
misfortunes but excelled in spite of them.
Between 1905 and 1950, he created more than eight
hundred paintings and produced hundreds of prints
and drawings, a phenomenal output under any
circumstances, and even more considerable when
one realizes the challenges that faced him during
the height of his career. Persecuted by the
Nazis, he was forced to flee his homeland and
work in relative isolation while the war turned
Europe upside down.
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Max Beckman did not want to be associated with
any artistic group. American Art critics lumped
into the expressionist movement because of his
expressive style. He was actually influenced by
earlier artists such as
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Expressionism is a style in which the intention
is not to reproduce a subject accurately, but
instead to portray it in such a way as to express
the inner state of the artist. The movement is
especially associated with Germany, and was
influenced by such emotionally-charged styles as
Symbolism, Fauvism, and Cubism.
Other Artist associated with the Expressionist
Style Significant artist
Die Brucke Der Blaue
Reiter Edvard Munch Ernest Ludwig
Kirchner Wassily Kandinsky Kathe Kollwitz
Max Pechstein
Franz Marc Oskar Kokoschka Otto Mueller
August Macke

Paul Klee

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• Objective Create a print in the Expressionist
• style using Line, Color and the principle of
  Emphasis.
• Draw a portrait of yourself using correct
  proportion
• that expresses emotion either good or bad.
  
• Do you feel strongly about current events in
  the world?
• Are you happy, sad, angry, lonely, joyful
  etc.Include symbols, or some type of environment
  in the background. Complete a drawing that best
  describes your views of the world or your own
  emotional state. Keep lines simple.
• Trace the outline of your drawing on the back
  side of your paper. You should have a drawing on
  both sides. Make a copy to keep as your original.
• Add color using soft pastels. Use colors to
  express your mood. Keep image simple and direct.
  
• Place your paper face down on inked surface and
  go over your lines with a pencil creating
  pressure only on the lines.

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Step 1- Draw contour line drawing, trace on front
and back of your paper.
Step 2- Add color with thick layers of chalk
pastel
Step 3- Apply water based block printing in to
smooth surface.
Step 4- Lay pastel side down on inked area. Using
a hard lead pencil press only on lines you want
to print.
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Expressionist Rubric 20pts Each _____1. Strong
Composition _____2. Uses line, color and other
Elements of Design to show expressionist
techniques. _____3. Media and technique is
strong _____4. The expression is evident in the
work. _____5. Principle of Emphasis and
Contrast is evident _______Total Score