EXPRESSIONISM AND FAUVISM

Brittany VernonMrs. Watson

AVI4MWednesday, November 26th, 2014

What is fauvism?

• Fauvism movement existed through the years of 1905-1910

• Derived from the French word “Fauves”

• Art pieces use extremely bright and vivid colours to express an artist’s personal feelings

The Joy of Life (1905-1906)Henri Matisse

What is expressionism?

• Expressionism art movement existed through the years of 1905-1918

• Art style focuses on evoking emotions and creating a feeling

• A successful expressionist distorts form and colour as well as applies generous amounts of paint The Yellow Cow (1911)

Franz Marc

"In my art I have tried to explain to myself life and its meaning. I have also tried to help others to clarify their lives.” –Edvard Munch

Post-ImpressionismPortrait of M. Félix Fénéon

Paul Signac

ExpressionismThe Yellow Cow

Franz Marc

POST-IMPRESSIONISM VS. expressionism?

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Title: The Dance of LifeArtist: Edvard Munch

Medium: Oil on CanvasDate: (1899-1900)

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Jealousy (1895)

SIMILAR pieces BY EDVARD MUNCH

Woman in Three Stages (1895)

Jealousy II (1896) The Woman (1899)

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Title: The Old GuitaristArtist: Pablo Picasso

Medium: Oil on WoodDate: (1903)

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Title: The Red Room (Harmony in Red)

Artist: Henri Matisse

Medium: Oil on CanvasDate: (1908)

FAUVISM’S UNIQUE USE OF COLOUR

The Harbour at Collioure André Derain

Mountains at CollioureAndré Derain

Game Time!!

Question 1: who is the artist?

Henri Matisse

Question 2: where did expressionism originate?

Germany

Question 3 : Name the title and artist

The Old Guitarist by Pablo Picasso

Question 4 : what does this painting portray?

The Old Guitarist by Pablo Picasso

Question 5 : Name the title and artist

The Dance of Life by Edvard Munch

Thank you!