Art is a form of expression. Art is a way in which society can express themselves and show their opinions and personal experiences. Art also has the ability to let others show judgement. However, art has the power to bring people together and become united. Art can show how strong a nation is even in their weakest times. The end of World War I inspired artists which evolved the German Expressionist movement. The German Expressionist movement allowed artists to show what was going on in society and their innermost thoughts and feelings during such a dark and horrific time. The main themes of art during this time were the same as the German society. Depression, angst, poverty, defeat, darkness, horror, death, and fatality. …show more content…
The elements of German Expressionism have an ability to impact each person differently. After the first war German society reacted contrarily to government made decisions. Some chose to give up all hope and die, while others chose to stand up and try to find a better life. But amongst all the despondency due to the war, artists were determined to show civilians that their society still had a chance. Artists of this time period were able to show and prove that even with defeat and failure they could rise above and only look towards a better tomorrow. Through their art they were also able to show others what difficulties their society had gone through, but that they could still keep