Expressionist Paintings
Expressionist paintings are characterized by bold colors, distorted shapes, and exaggerated imagery that conveys raw emotion and subjective interpretation. Artists use dynamic brushwork and intense hues to evoke feelings of angst, passion, and turmoil. The style emerged in the early 20th century as a reaction against traditional realism, aiming to express inner experiences rather than depict outward appearances. Key figures in the movement include Edvard Munch, Wassily Kandinsky, and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner.