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Expressionist architecture was individualistic and in many ways eschewed aesthetic dogma, [6] but it is still useful to develop some criteria which defines it. Though containing a great variety and differentiation, many points can be found as recurring in works of Expressionist architecture, and are evident in some degree in each of its works:
Expressionist architecture— part of the Expressionism movement, and a 20th-century architectural style. Subcategories This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total.
Expression and Expressivity. Expression (Lat. expressio) in architecture implies a clear and authentic displaying of the character or personality of an individual ().The expression is often identified with the architectural movement of Expressionism, whose main starting point and aim is to present and express what has been "seen" or experienced in the inner eye of the mind, heart and soul, i.e ...
Expressionism developed as an avant-garde style before the First World War. It remained popular during the Weimar Republic, [1] particularly in Berlin. The style extended to a wide range of the arts, including expressionist architecture, painting, literature, theatre, dance, film and music. [5]
Brick Expressionism developed at the same time as the "New Objectivity" of Bauhaus architecture.But whereas the Bauhaus architects argued for the removal of all decorative elements, or ornaments, expressionist architects developed a distinctive form or ornamentation, often using rough, angular or pointy elements.
Erich Mendelsohn (German pronunciation: [ˈeːʁɪç ˈmɛndl̩ˌzoːn] ⓘ); 21 March 1887 – 15 September 1953) [1] was a German-British architect, known for his expressionist architecture in the 1920s, as well as for developing a dynamic functionalism in his projects for department stores and cinemas.
Their traditional building techniques, materials and decoration inspired his design. Klint merged the modern geometric forms of Brick Expressionism with the classical vertical of Gothic architecture. The most striking feature of the building is its west façade, reminiscent of a westwork or of the exterior of a church organ. It includes the 49 ...
Hermann Finsterlin (18 August 1887 – 16 September 1973) was a German visionary architect, painter, poet, essayist, toymaker and composer.He played an influential role in the German expressionist architecture movement of the early 20th century but due to the harsh economic climate realised none of his projects.