Marcella, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Question 1

One-Liner

Answer 1

A young woman resting on a couch with a sleeping cat besides her

Question 2

Line

Answer 2

• Bold, angular lines (inspired by african woodcuts) highlight her expression and posture; conveys direct raw emotion characterised by German Expressionism- creates emphasis

Question 3

Shape

Answer 3

• Simplified, elongated shapes exaggerate the subjects tired pose effect creating imbalance

Question 4

Colour

Answer 4

• Vivid greens and yellows and blues dominate this scene.
• Cool hue unappealing green evokes emotion os disatisfaction in the girl. throughout the piece and creates harmony

Question 5

Value

Answer 5

• Stark contrast in the stripes of the girls’ dress and in the couch, drawing inspiration from African wood cuts

Question 6

Space

Answer 6

• Shallow space with distorted planes drawing from German expressionism
• She dominates the scene creating the feel that she is confined within a border evoking emotions of isolation

Question 7

Texture

Answer 7

• Rough, expressive brushstrokes add texture and rawness creating variety and visual interest