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Die Brücke

Centered in Dresden, 1905-1913


Die Brücke (The Bridge) was a group of Expressionist artists, founded by Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Erich Heckel. Their work was characterized by its intensely emotional and violent imagery.

Other artists associated with the movement included Max Pechstein, Emil Nolde, Otto Mueller and Edvard Munch.

The group was disbanded due to artistic disagreements and the onset of World War I.
        

 
 
 




 
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