10. EXPRESSIONISM
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Essential questions based on the Expressionism readings
1. Why did artists turn away from previous ideas about art and begin creating works in an
Expressionist style?
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2. Explain the goal of Expressionism. Include ways you can identify works from this art
movement?
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3. This reading identifies many Elements of Art & Principles of Design from Expressionism.
Please choose 2 and describe how they are used in the artwork you read about.
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In this area, paste 2-3 color printed images of artwork from the Expressionism readings.
Under each label the the work with title, artist, date and medium.
Name: _________________________________________________________________ Score: _________________

11. Focus questions based on the Expressionism readings
1. Post-Impressionism influenced the early Expressionist artists. What similarities and differenc-
es are evident in the work of the Post-Impressionists and Expressionists?
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2. What is one thing you read about Expressionism that was interesting or thought-proking?
How could you apply this to your own work?
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In this area, paste 2-3 color printed images of artwork from the Expressionism readings.
Under each label the the work with title, artist, date and medium.

12. Artist Study
In this area, paste one color printed image for EACH OF THE ARTISTS ABOVE.
Under each label the the work with title, artist, date and medium.
Edvard
Munch
Subject Matter
(What did they paint/draw/etc?)
Characteristics/Style
(How did they paint/draw/etc?)
Kathe
Kollwitz
Artist