The view from the edge

"The strand of 20th century art, expressionism and abstract expressionism, which deals with the dark extremities of human emotion are explored. The work of such painters as Van Gogh, Munch and Rothko are examined."@en
"Links the decline of Expressionism with the horror of World War II and an increasingly pragmatic and secular outlook that left little room for the mythic-religious imagery of the past."
"Links the decline of Expressionism with the horror of World War II and an increasingly pragmatic and secular outlook that left little room for the mythic-religious imagery of the past."@en
"Links the decline of Expressionism with the horrors of World War II and an increasingly pragmatic and secular outlook that left little room for the mythic-religious imagery of the past."@en
"Describes how the realities of World War II and its death camps affected the artists attempt to maintain a mythic-religious imagery in the face of 20th century life."@en
"Explores expressionism and abstract expressionism dealing with the dark extremeties of human emotion. Looks at the work of Van Gogh, Munch and Rothko."
"Profiles selected 19th century European and 20th century American and European artists, with emphasis on expressionism."@en
"Explores one of the themes of 19th century romantic art - the grandeur of the outer world, seen as a sacred place of God's creation, and the conflicts and terrors of the inner world, the unsatisfied self."@en