The Origins of Brücke Museum

Situated in the quiet Dahlem district of Berlin, Brücke Museum is a specialist

which for some reason remains more or less unknown, but should be of great interest to art lovers. Established in 1967, the

museum is specially focused on the art pieces of the Brücke movement which is group of early twentieth century German artists.

Accordingly there is an exposition on rarely seen German Expressionism.

German Expressionism was arguably one of the youngest art movements at the beginning of the century.The artists of this movement aimed atMESS providing a visual representation of their emotions and as often contains mostly subjective rather than objective information about the world.

They employed bright colors, heavy-handed lines and shapes deformities to

express their attitude and question more narrow vision of artists

norms.

The Brücke Movement

Taking the position of leadership in the German Expressionism was the Brücke movement or the Bridge.

in Dresden in 1905. The painters who tried to bring a change included Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Karl Schmidt Rottluff and Erich Heckel among others in painting for they wanted to move away from what the academics offered them.

The artists of the Brücke were fascinated with industrialization as well as the modern processes of urbanization.

of society. They mostly focused on presenting urban environments, the proletariat,

and other vulnerable groups so they can offer a rich insight into the

roles of modernity in human life.

Brücke Museum Collection

, and it is in this museum that the existence of an impressive collection of works by members of the has been proved.

movement, presenting to the visitors a chance to learn more about German.

Expressionism in depth. Even the permanent collection includes more than 500 objects Corvette Museum.

Some 400 paintings, sculptures, graphics together with many decorations and smaller art pieces.

Highlights of the Collection

Among the marvelous pieces within Mcroberts’ collection is Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s

iconic “Street, Berlin.” In fact, this movie is a perfect illustration of the

The fast flowing bristle strokes, fancy colours and depiction of Brücke movement

of urban life.

Another piece is Karl Schmidt-Rottluff’s Pommersches Dorf. This

It is at painting exemplifies how the movement deals with nature, an aspect illustrated by…

rural village in a primitive and realistic form.

Visiting Brücke Museum

If you are considering a visit to Brücke Museum the following tips would help you;

of your experience:

Plan Your Visit

For the most current information on the availability of the museum, visit its website.

combined with the operating hours, ticket price and any other or special events going on at the gallery. Arriving

morning and especially during weekdays so you would not be bothered by many people.

immersive experience.

Audio Guides

Make use of the sound guide that is provided at the museum. They provide

profounder elaboration of their execution, the historical background of the presented paintings, and

artists themselves. This can improve your knowledge and aficionado of and visionary of yours spots considerably.

defining of appreciation of the Brücke movement.

Engage with the Art

It is not a sin to take time to look at each of the artworks, or to let the works move you.

emotions within you. In striving to achieve their goals, the artists of Brücke wanted to communicate with the viewers on

an emotional level, and therefore one should embrace any chance to deal with their work and get lost in their reality.

Conclusion

Brücke Museum is a must visit for anyone who wants to learn more about German to understand its origin, evolution and the kind of art that has originated from it. Starting with Expressionism and the powerful circle of Brücke movement. Through its extensive collection enables the museum to revealed vivid and emotional sphere of the people these groundbreaking artists. Therefore if you ever visit Berlin, make sure to make sure to go of and see the exhibits at the Brücke Museum and get to feel the emotive and as an introduction to the use of the transformative power of German Expressionist art.