Expressionism is a modernist movement originating in Germany in the 20th century. The film discussed how Expressionism is to present the world from a subjective perspective, suggesting moods or ideas. We see example of Expressionism through Edward Munch's work and other artists mentioned throughout the film, Ashes. Ashes explores the relationship between a man and a woman. Colors in Expressionism are symbolic, like how the man was painted with black and dark colors to suggest depression or guilt. The woman's long flowing hair has red tones throughout to suggest the burning or sorrows of the relationship between the two. Ashes was shown in two other perspectives suggesting the emotions changed, from extreme sorrow, to confident, sexual, and arrogant. Expressionism is the exploration of the inner-state of mind. I truly enjoyed this film because you realize how symbolic a piece of art can be. I enjoyed understanding how to interpret emotion throughout a piece of art by exploring the colors used along with the expression of the subjects.
The Impact of Cubism film was fascinating. Cubism has been considered the most influential art movement of the 20th century. The famous art gallery that we first saw in the film displays the art work, The Breakfast Table. When I first looked at this piece it was hard to understand how this represented a true breakfast table. After studying the piece you realize the true impact of cubism. Cubism is using shapes and line which turn into a real situation. Different areas and shading of the The Breakfast Table reveal the parts of the real breakfast table we initially were trying to see. Cubism is inspiring to all artists and draws a large number of tourists to this museum which holds a majority of influential Cubism pieces. This was also a great film and I enjoyed learning about the impact of Cubism on modern art.
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