🎨 What is Expressionism?

Kandinsky and Gabriele Münter: Captivating at First Glance #Kandinsky #DerBlaueReiter

Before becoming one of the most distinctive voices of Austrian Expressionism, Egon Schiele trained at Vienna’s Academy of Fine Arts, where the curriculum emphasized classical technique, precision, and academic tradition. He quickly grew frustrated with these constraints and sought a more personal form of expression. Schiele was profoundly influenced by Gustav Klimt, who became both a mentor and an early supporter. From Klimt he absorbed decorative elements, bold linework, and a willingness to ch

The Man Who Founded Die Brücke, Ultimately Lonely #Expressionism #Kirchner