Overview
Expressionism is a modernist movement that originated in Northern Europe in the early 20th century, characterized by its subjective perspective and radical distortion of reality for emotional effect. The movement influenced a wide range of arts, including painting, literature, theatre, dance, film, and music, with notable artists such as Edvard Munch, Egon Schiele, and Franz Kafka. Expressionism's emphasis on emotional experience and inner reality has had a lasting impact on modern art and culture, with influences seen in the work of artists like Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, and Jackson Pollock.