Expressionism (Movements in Modern Art) /anglais - Softcover

BEHR SHULAMITH

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9781854372529: Expressionism (Movements in Modern Art) /anglais
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1854372521 ISBN 13: 9781854372529
Publisher: TATE, 2005

Synopsis

By 1914, the broader concept of "Expressionism" permeated German culture at many levels. It flourished in metropolitan culture but was marked by a profound ambivalence towards modern life. In this text, Behr explores themes of opposition and the practice of various communities.

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Book Description

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 through to the reemergence of the tradition after the Second World War.

Review

"This handy introductory text is a clear and focused account of the diverse range of modernist cultural practice that is normally grouped under the banner of 'Expressionism'." Dorothy Rowe, University of Surrey, Roehampton

"This handy introductory text is a clear and focused account

of the diverse range of modernist cultural practice that is

normally grouped under the banner of 'Expressionism'. Behr

delineates the origins, meanings and historiography of the

term before going on to provide a thematically structured

approach to the art and artists commonly associated with it.

A particular strength of the book is the inclusion of

references to primary material not normally included in introductory texts of this nature as well as an extensive

"...part of an interesting series that has some strengths and weaknesses for school use. It's handy to have art books that are so thin and easy to handle." Kliatt

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Publisher
TATE
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1854372521
ISBN 13 
9781854372529
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
80
Rating
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