How to tell impressionism apart from expressionism
We often use art terms interchangeably. Do we know surrealism or, indeed, fauvism? Does cubism have anything in common with abstract expressionism? These movements, which have grown organically, occurred in the West and gave direction to art practices during different periods in history. Some of these major movements provided catalytic fodder to Indian artists as well. This simple guide attempts to explain these in the context of their history and the culture that inspired them.
Expressionism (Early 20th Century)
(This story appears in the Nov-Dec 2014 issue of ForbesLife India. To visit our Archives, click here.)