Post-expressionism

Post-expressionism is an art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, following the peak of expressionism. It is characterized by a shift away from the emotional intensity and focus on the inner world that defined expressionism, towards a more objective and analytical approach to the representation of reality.

History

Post-expressionism emerged in the 1920s, as a reaction to the emotional intensity and subjective interpretation of reality that characterized expressionism. Artists began to seek a more objective and analytical approach to the representation of reality, focusing on the formal elements of art and the objective depiction of the world around them.

Characteristics

Post-expressionism is characterized by a shift away from the emotional intensity and subjective interpretation of reality that defined expressionism. Instead, post-expressionist artists focus on the formal elements of art, such as color, shape, and composition, and seek to represent the world around them in an objective and analytical way.

Notable Artists

Notable post-expressionist artists include Otto Dix, George Grosz, and Max Beckmann, who are known for their critical and often satirical depictions of society in the aftermath of World War I.

Influence and Legacy

The influence of post-expressionism can be seen in many subsequent art movements, including New Objectivity, magic realism, and pop art. It also had a significant impact on the development of contemporary art, with many contemporary artists drawing on the formal techniques and objective approach to representation pioneered by post-expressionist artists.

See Also

• Expressionism
• New Objectivity
• Magic Realism
• Pop Art
• Contemporary Art