Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938) was a German Artist,  known as one of Germany's talented most talented and influential expressionists. In 1901, he began studying at architecture, this is where he met fellow students Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and Erich Heckel. In 1905, they formed a group called Die Brucke, (The bridge). The group decided to steer away from traditional painting styles and create a new style of expression through painting. One of the famous works from this time was Nude Dancers (Nackte Tanzerinnen) (1909). After a few years, Ernst decided to find his own identity as an Artist,  this is where he became interested in industrialization and alienation felt by individuals in cities. In 1915, he produced a series of paintings inspired by the energetic life of modern Berlin.  He used expressive brushstrokes of blue,  green,  orange and pink and figures arranged in various positions. Some of his most famous work include, Nude Dancers (1909), Deutsch Nollendorfplatz (1912), Street, Berlin (1913) and Blick of Davos (1924).

I found it interesting to see wood paintings for a different style of paintings.  The vibrant colours and nice to look at and the curved lines make the paintings more unique.  I also find the lack of detail and facial expression interesting. The images still present alot of character and feeling.