The expressionists

What is German Expressionism? A large tote bag! Because its great characteristics are found in almost all Western works of the early 20th century, from New York to Moscow. In search of a style: Nolde and the expression of emotions Enter an extraordinarily varied universe! That of the German painter and engraver Emil Nolde, celebrated during his lifetime as one of the great expressionist painters. From the North Sea to the Pacific Ocean: Nolde's Spiritual Journey Ready for boarding? From seasides to urban nights, the painter looked in each place for what could help him best portray his emotions. All Nolde in one work! Composed of nine canvases, the polyptych The Life of Christ is one of his most remarkable works. It illuminates both the personality of the painter and his style. “Degenerate art”? Generals Art In 1933, when Adolf Hitler took power in Germany, the hunt for artists was on. How do some artists, like Nolde, manage to paint despite everything? The expressionists buy themselves a canvas! Following the war, a generation of artists seeks to express the inner malaise that strikes the Germans, and uses a recent medium: the cinema. Animation cinema, an expressionist art? Cinema, with all its technical possibilities, is a formidable tool for the expressionists to express their vision of the world. And there is even better for that: animation cinema.