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German Expressionism

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An early 20th-century German artistic movement characterized by emotional intensity, distortion, and psychological depth, exemplified by artists like Kirchner.

AP course connection

Topic 4.1: 4.1 Interactions Within and Across Cultures in Later European and American Art

Unit 4