Contemporary expressionism

Expressionism is a broad artistic movement that emerged in Europe in the early 20th century. It encompasses various styles and forms of art, including painting, sculpture, literature, and film. At its core, Expressionism is characterized by a desire to express the emotional and psychological realities of the human experience. Characteristics of Expressionism The key characteristics of Expressionism include a heightened emotional intensity, a focus on the subjective experience, and a...

Expressionism is an important art movement in the history of art. Here is everything you need to know about it – quick Expressionism 101!

Abstract Expressionism [g-gallery gid="483" random="0" watermark="0"] Random Monotypes and related works This series of "accidental" works were done in 1949 in Mexico. Harry Jackson had married Grace Hartigan and they soon after traveled to San Miguel de...

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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Here's a quick blog post about some of my favorite figurative expressionists in the contemporary art world. These artists explore the boundaries between realism and abstraction. Their works reference the masters of action painting (de Kooning, Pollock), mixed media (Rauschenberg, Bearden), pop (Warhol), color field (Frankenthaler), and painterly portraiture (Freud, Bacon), while synthesizing their own visual language. Electronic media also exerts a huge influence among many of these…

Not everyone has the luxury of going to a top level art school. If you are a self taught artist, you may find these 7 tips useful for your journey.

Characterised by expressive and non-representative subject matter, Artsper invites you to discover 10 of the best abstract artists.