Secessionen

The term "Secession" in the late 19th century represents the artistic breakthrough into modernity. Art seeks freedom. Avant-garde artists showcase their innovative creations at Secession exhibitions. In doing so, they present the public with new artistic movements and help styles like Impressionism and Symbolism gain traction in the German-speaking world. The novel associations of artists in secessions marked a departure from traditional artist associations and established structures towards new artistic freedom. The most significant secessions in the German-speaking world emerged in 1892 in Munich, 1897 in Vienna, and 1899 in Berlin, and are still associated today with their prominent figures Franz von Stuck, Gustav Klimt, and Max Liebermann. This volume illustrates the artistic diversity in over 200 works by around 80 artists from the secessions in Vienna, Munich, and Berlin, as well as from international guests such as Hodler, Munch, Rodin, Segantini, and Toorop.

Artists:
Charlotte Berend-Corinth | Wilhelm Bernatzik | Lovis Corinth | Hugo von Habermann | Emilie von Hallavanya | Thomas Theodor Heine | Dora Hitz | Josef Hoffmann | Gustav Klimt | Max Klinger | Käthe Kollwitz | Max Kurzweil | Walter Leistikow | Sabine Lepsius | Max Liebermann | Carl Moll | Koloman Moser | Auguste Rodin | Giovanni Segantini | Franz Skarbina | Maria Slavona | Max Slevogt | Franz von Stuck | Jan Toorop | Fritz von Uhde | Lesser Ury | Otto Wagner | Julie Wolfthorn et al.