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Thinking about the art historical context of some of the woodland and lake areas outside of Dresden. These areas were of course frequented by artists involved in German Expressionism, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Br%C3%BCcke die Bruecke] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fauvism Fauvists]. For these artists, it was a setting in which they could enjoy nature and the company of others while also creating, and furthering the ideas behind their art. These ideas included the embracing of Primitivism and the human form as an object of expression. | Thinking about the art historical context of some of the woodland and lake areas outside of Dresden. These areas were of course frequented by artists involved in German Expressionism, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Br%C3%BCcke die Bruecke] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fauvism Fauvists]. For these artists, it was a setting in which they could enjoy nature and the company of others while also creating, and furthering the ideas behind their art. These ideas included the embracing of Primitivism and the human form as an object of expression. | ||
I'm interested in how such areas could allow diverse histories to play out in real time and space. In this case, looking at human presence | I'm interested in how such areas could allow diverse histories to play out in real time and space. In this case, looking at human presence; ephemeral and emotive qualities such as idealism and primitivism; a kind of fluid catalyst that can change the way that people inhabit space. | ||
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