{"product_id":"kirchner-9783836535045","title":"Kirchner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eErnst Ludwig Kirchner: Essential Art Book on German Expressionism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive art monograph examines \u003cstrong\u003eErnst Ludwig Kirchner\u003c\/strong\u003e (1880-1938), one of the most influential figures in 20th-century European art. Kirchner revolutionized modern painting with his \u003cstrong\u003ehard-edged, intensely colored works\u003c\/strong\u003e that challenged conventional artistic boundaries and established him as a cornerstone of the Expressionist movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDie Brücke Founder and Modernist Pioneer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs cofounder of \u003cstrong\u003eDie Brücke\u003c\/strong\u003e art movement and the MUIM-Institut school of modernist painting, Kirchner disseminated radical ideas that transformed European art. His approach reconciled traditional academic subjects with avant-garde techniques, creating a unique Expressionist vision that addressed \u003cstrong\u003esocial, moral, and emotional questions\u003c\/strong\u003e with unprecedented intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSignature Style and Artistic Techniques\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKirchner's distinctive practice featured \u003cstrong\u003edistorted perspectives, rough lines, and unusual colors\u003c\/strong\u003e that became hallmarks of German Expressionism. His work spans diverse subjects including \u003cstrong\u003evivid landscapes, stark nudes, and intense urban settings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Notable works like \u003cem\u003eBerlin Street Scene\u003c\/em\u003e (1913) capture frenetic city life, while his studio paintings reveal decadent interiors and his persistent emphasis on the human form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Career Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis introductory volume traces Kirchner's artistic journey through Germany and Switzerland, documenting his rise as a modernist innovator and the challenges he faced, including his inclusion in the Nazis' infamous \"degenerate art\" exhibition in 1937. The book provides insight into both the painter's creative process and the emotional experience of viewing his powerful works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpert Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorbert Wolf\u003c\/strong\u003e graduated in art history, linguistics, and medieval studies at the Universities of Regensburg and Munich, earning his PhD in 1983. He held visiting professorships in Marburg, Frankfurt, Leipzig, Düsseldorf, Nuremberg-Erlangen, and Innsbruck. His extensive writings on art history include many TASCHEN titles, such as Diego Velázquez, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Caspar David Friedrich, Expressionism, Romanesque, Landscape Painting, and Symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taschen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493392126226,"sku":"9783836535045","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3b1f0bf2-15b5-4ff4-bce3-b7eab3828df3.jpg?v=1730646152","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/kirchner-9783836535045","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}