When was German expressionism?

German Expressionism was an art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, around 1905, and reached its peak during the 1910s and 1920s. It encompassed various forms of art, including painting, literature, theater, and film, characterized by a focus on emotional experience and a departure from realistic representation. The movement was partly a reaction to the industrialization and societal changes occurring in Germany at the time. Key figures include artists such as Edvard Munch, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, and Wassily Kandinsky.