ekspresionizam
Ekspresjonizm, or expressionism, is a modernist movement originating in the early 20th century in German-speaking cities. It arose as a reaction against naturalism and the pressures of modern life, prioritizing subjective inner experience over outward appearance. Artists aimed to depict inner emotions, anxiety, and spiritual crisis through intensified imagery.
Key characteristics include distortion of form, non-naturalistic color, and stark contrasts of light and shadow. Figures
In painting, Die Brücke and Der Blaue Reiter groups shaped early development; notable artists include Ernst
Expressionism flourished roughly from 1905 to the early 1920s and left a lasting mark on later movements,