Expressionism
Expressionism
Expressionism
( 1918 )
Modernist movement
started in Germany
The Scream (1893)
Modernist
Artist: Edvard movement
Munch
focused on scenes of death, agony, and anxiety
started Germany
in and emotionally charged
in distorted
Modernist movement
started in Germany
modern and radical art
s ubject is always
* distorted
* painted in intense color
* strong bold lines
Expressionism
typical characteristic:
Completely abandoned
TONALITY
Completely abandoned
tonality
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PIERROT LUNAIRE
meaning:
("Pierrot in the Moonlight")
SERIALISM
a serial pattern in music
one that repeats over and over
for a significant stretch of a composition.
lots of leaps
5. THE TUNE or MELODY is NOT a priority
6.More concerned with SOUND COLOR
(combination of instrumental sounds)
REFERENCES
1.EXPRESSIONS BOOK 10
2. http://www.theartstory.org/movement-
expressionism.htm
3. www.scribd.com/Mis-Gloria