Expressionism: Art, Cinema, and Literature

What is a defining characteristic of Expressionism in art?

• Objective representation of reality

• Adherence to classical techniques

• Use of distorted lines and bold colors

• Focus on natural landscapes

Which group was associated with the early development of Expressionism?

• The Impressionists

• The Blue Rider group

• The Surrealists

• The Cubists

What visual style is characteristic of Expressionist cinema?

• Bright and colorful sets

• Stark black and white contrasts

• Realistic and naturalistic settings

• Minimalist and abstract designs

Which literary work is considered a significant manifestation of Expressionism?

• Ulysses by James Joyce

• Berlin Alexanderplatz by Alfred Döblin

• War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

• The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

What was Georg Lukács' criticism of Expressionism?

• It adhered too closely to classical forms

• It discouraged revolutionary clarity

• It was overly optimistic

• It was too focused on realism