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George Mason University German Expressionism Discussion Questions

 

Please read the document and write a short thread, a question, or any number of observations you have on the material. 

Then watch/research on these German Expressionism movies and answer to these questions: 

5 Expressionistic traits: 

+Dark subject matters: Themes of madness, depression, murder n objection

+Deep shadow on set’s background: enhances contrast in forms

+Set designs/architects Impossible form n lines

+extreme uses of angle. Geometric influenced

+Styling: Gothic makeup n clothing.

1.How does The Golem exhibit the 5 Expressionistic traits? (1 paragraph minimum)

2.How does Nosferatu exhibit the 5 Expressionistic traits? (1 paragraph minimum)

3.How does Metropolis exhibit the 5 Expressionistic traits? (1 paragraph minimum)

4.How does The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari exhibit the 5 Expressionistic traits? How do those traits lead you to interpret the film at large? What is the message relayed through its subtext? (2 paragraphs minimum)

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