Primitivism in art critiqued societal transformations, influenced Expressionism, and challenged Western art norms.
Primitivism in Dresden grew as a reaction against society's transformations by idealizing 'primitive' societies and envisioning a leap into the future, denouncing the world's development. This movement affected Expressionist art, influenced by 'primitive' art and folk art, challenging Western art norms.
German artists like Baselitz and Die Brücke were influenced by 'primitive' art, seeking honesty and directness in their work compared to industrialized Western art. 'Primitivism Revisited' critiques the biased term 'primitivism' and its colonial roots in Western history.
Opposition to Western norms and the colonial legacy is reflected in art movements like Primitivism and Expressionism, highlighting the complexities and biases within art history and cultural appropriation.
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