Abstract
This essay explores the significant effects on human behavior and artistic expression of the societal changes brought about by the start of World War II, using Edvard Munch’s painting “der Kuss” as a starting point. It explores the primal instincts that motivate human behavior, resulting in instinct-driven artistic expressions that mirror ingrained feelings and reactions to the turbulent times. In contrast, the study of form and contour in art emphasizes the fundamental components that compose artistic compositions. Love is portrayed as a ferocious passion that inspires creativity and expression. In addition, the discussion revolves around the importance of imagination waking in the development of art and how it led to the introduction of abstraction as a tool for arousing feelings and giving life to artistic works. Oil painting on canvas is emphasized because of how easily it can be applied and the shimmering qualities it can create, which give paintings more depth and texture.
Presenters
Harshada AnandStudent, PhD in German Language and Literature, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi India, Delhi, India
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
The Arts in Social, Political, and Community Life
KEYWORDS
Art History, Expressionism, World War 2, Edvard Munch, Society, Creativity
