Early Expressionism

Early ExpressionismThe movement developed in the early 20th century as a reaction to dehumanizing effect of large cities and industrialization.

Early ExpressionismThe goal was art that emphasizes the extreme expressive properties of art forms in order to explore subjective emotions and psychological truth.

Edvard MunchAlthough he spent time in Paris learning Impressionism & Post-Impressionism his most creative period was in Berlin.

Munch specialized in portraying extreme emotions like jealousy, sexual desire and loneliness.

The Scream by Munch

Separation by Munch

Portrait of Friedrich Nietzsche by Munch