Did German Expressionists were influenced by the development of the atom bomb?

German Expressionists were not directly influenced by the development of the atom bomb, as their movement primarily spanned the early 20th century, culminating around World War I. However, the themes of existential dread, anxiety, and the fragility of human existence that characterized their work can be seen as prophetic in light of the devastation caused by nuclear weapons. The aftermath of World War I and the rise of modern technology, including the eventual development of the atomic bomb, contributed to the Expressionists' exploration of chaos and the darker aspects of human nature.