German Expressionist Woodcuts - Shane Weller - Dover Fine Art, History of Art

German Expressionist Woodcuts by Shane Weller brings together a substantial selection of prints from leading figures associated with German Expressionism. Presented as an accessible survey, it highlights the distinctive visual language of early 20th-century woodcut art.

This Dover Fine Art, History of Art title is published in paperback format.

Key details

• Author: Shane Weller
• Series: Dover Fine Art, History of Art
• Paperback
• 160 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 28 March 2003

Synopsis

Featuring over 100 works, this collection spans artists including Max Beckmann, Heinrich Campendonk, Erich Heckel, Franz M. Jansen, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, César Klein, Käthe Kollwitz, Georg Mathéy, Edvard Munch, Wilhelm Rudolph, Arthur Segal, Jakob Steinhardt, Georg Tappert, Ines Wetzel, and others.

Across distorted and stylised forms, the woodcuts reflect the revolutionary mood of the early 20th century. An introduction is included, alongside captions, notes on the artists, and supporting commentary.

Rackhams Reference : KYV45CY6L9