Here are some prominent artists associated with Expressionism:
Early Expressionists (Die Brücke)
* Ernst Ludwig Kirchner: Known for his bold colors, distorted figures, and urban landscapes.
* Erich Heckel: Used woodcuts to depict primitive and emotional scenes.
* Karl Schmidt-Rottluff: Focused on expressive lines and vivid colors, often depicting landscapes and cityscapes.
* Max Pechstein: Painted vibrant, often controversial depictions of life in Berlin.
Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider)
* Wassily Kandinsky: Considered a pioneer of abstract art, known for his use of color and form to express emotions.
* Franz Marc: Focused on animals as symbols of purity and spiritual values.
* Paul Klee: Known for his whimsical, symbolic, and often abstract paintings.
* Alexej von Jawlensky: Utilized a simplified style to convey spirituality and emotional intensity.
Other prominent Expressionist artists:
* Edvard Munch: Known for his powerful, psychological depictions of human anxiety and alienation, especially in his iconic "The Scream."
* Käthe Kollwitz: Focused on social realism and the struggles of the working class, often depicting themes of poverty and death.
* Emil Nolde: Known for his intense and passionate use of color, often depicting religious and spiritual themes.
* Egon Schiele: Known for his elongated figures and often disturbing depictions of human sexuality and mortality.
These are just some of the many artists associated with Expressionism. The movement was diverse and complex, encompassing a wide range of styles and approaches.