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The Pocket Expressionism

Series: Gemini Pockets
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Characterised by a desire to depict the world from a subjective and emotive perspective, the expressionist art movement produced some of the most famous paintings in the world. This pocket-sized guide will teach you everything you need to know about this seminal style. From the serenity... Read More
Format: Hardback
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An introduction to Expressionism, the early twentieth-century art movement.

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Characterised by a desire to depict the world from a subjective and emotive perspective, the expressionist art movement produced some of the most famous paintings in the world.

This pocket-sized guide will teach you everything you need to know about this seminal style. From the serenity of Henri Matisse's 'The Dessert: Harmony in Red' to the intense anxiety of Edvard Munch's 'The Scream', you will be introduced to key expressionist works and figures, discovering what made them so important.

Packed with fascinating history, facts and trivia, The Pocket Expressionism is the perfect gift for art lovers, students, or anyone who wishes to learn more about this intriguing movement.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802474022

Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 December 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gemini Gift

Contributors:

  • General editor Gemini Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 158.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

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