Curated OER
The Real Spirit Within Expressionistic Portraits
Students study the life and art of George Rounalt as they examine his painting, "The Clown." They study the Nazi campaign against modern art such as the Degenerate Art exhibition of 1937. Finally, they create an original piece of art...
Curated OER
Nosferatu Expression and Diminished Chords
Students explore how to construct and play diminished triads and half and whole diminished chords on the keyboard. They create appropriate sounds to accompany sections of the movie "Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horrors." Students discuss the...
Museum of Modern Art
Mo Ma: The Artists of Brucke
This is an exhibit on the German expressionist artists, including Kirchner, Mueller, Pechstein, Heckel, Nolde, and Schmidt-Rottluff.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Expressionism
This Artcyclopedia resource offers a brief overview of Expressionism and a chronological timeline that links to each artist.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Paul Klee
Biography of artist Paul Klee whose paintings combine surrealism, cubism, and abstract styles. Examines "The Golden Fish" and Klee's representation of fear and death in his work. Also features examination of "Ad Parnassum."
ArtLex
Art Lex: Expressionism
This Artlex site offers a brief description of Expressionism, examples of Expressionist work, quotes, and related links.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Expressionism
This definition of expressionism in art includes numerous quotes from artists and pictorial examples of art that embodies the concept.
Other
Abstract Art: Contemporary Abstract Art
Discover Contemporary Abstract Expressionism, Abstract Illusionism, and Lyrical Abstraction through artists that paint in these styles. Biographical information and visuals of artists work.
Other
Vincent Art Gallery: About Expressionism
This site offers a definition of Expressionism with links to Van Gogh and Gauguin.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Abstract Expressionism
This Artcyclopedia site offers a brief overview of Abstract Expressionism and a timeline that links to each artist.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Egon Schiele
This WebMuseum site offers a biography of the Austrian expressionist painter Egon Schiele, links to related artists, and pictures of some sample works.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Georges Rouault: French Fauvist/expressionist Painter
Find Rouault's work in museums and galleries around the world from this resource.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Featured Artists
This resource offers links to sample works of over 50 artists including, but not limited to, Expressionists.
Other
The Expressionism
This site gives a comprehensive overview of expressionism in art, literature, and music.
Other
Des Moines Art Center
Designed by I.M. Pei, Eliel Saarinen, and Richard Meier, the Des Moines Art Center houses a collection ranging from Francis Bacon to Auguste Rodin, with a large number of avant-garde pieces. Very few online images are available.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography: Wassily Kandinsky Art for Kids
Kids learn about the biography of Wassily Kandinsky, artist and painter of the Abstract Expressionist art movement on this site.
Other
Art Magick: James Ensor
This ArtMagick site includes a list of 8 paintings by James Ensor. No pictures available.