Expressionism originated as an organized German movement prior to World War I, though much work that remains relevant today was created after the war. Instead of showing objective reality, it displayed subjective emotions and personal responses.
Fauvism is a similar movement taking place in other parts of Europe at a slightly earlier time. The French word "fauve" translates as "wild animals" which makes one understand how emotions play a large role in this movement (Wanzcura). Check out the following link to learn more about Fauvism and Expressionism: https://www.artelino.com/articles/modern_art_periods.asp
Wassily Kandinsky described “improvisation as a spontaneous expression of inner character having a spiritual nature.” (Meggs). Color, drawing, and proportion were often exaggerated. Symbolic content was important. Thick paint, loose brushwork, and color contrasts were intense. He is often known as the father of abstract art.
Kathe Schmidt Kollwitz, as the wife of a Berlin doctor in the working-class district, had firsthand knowledge about the miserable conditions of the working poor after WWI when Germany suffered defeat and a devastated economy.
Expressionism influenced graphic illustration and poster art as well as social and political activism. Inspiration was drawn from children and unschooled artists (Meggs).
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