Voices of German Expressionism

By editor Miesel, Victor H. and Victor H. Miesel

Book Overview

Between 1900 and 1933 Expressionist artists created some of the most dramatic and enduring images of the twentieth century. This volume brings together the thoughts and aspirations of the individuals... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0139437045
• ISBN13: 9780139437045
• Release Date: January 1970
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

from the horses mouth

This is a nicely produced title with a broad collection of essays by the artists themselves. There are no photos or diagrams, yet the book adds an invaluable dimension to the study of expressionist art. There are a few 'manifestos' from different periods / 'clubs', but the overall flavor is more of an exuberant celebration of individual exploration. There are a couple of very short dramas, and some fascinating documents and letters detailing the condemnation of the Expressionists as "degenerate" by the Third Reich. Look who's talking ! Highly Recommended Artists/Authors included: Kirchner, Schmidt-Rotluff, Nolde, Kandinsky, Marc, Klee, Macke, Barlach, Kokoschka, Bechmann, Vogeler, Barlach, Kollwitz, Gropius, Pechstein, Meidner, Benn, Berger.