Egon Schiele

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Egon Schiele born?June 12, 1890
2. Where was Egon Schiele born?Tulln an der Donau, Austria
3. When did Egon Schiele die?October 31, 1918
4. What is the career?Austrian Expressionist painter and graphic artist, mentored by Gustav Klimt
5. What is the artistic movement?Expressionism
6. Who was Egon Schiele?Egon Schiele was an Austrian artist who lived from 1890 to 1918 and was famous for his expressive paintings.

Expressionism: An early 20th-century art movement that prioritized subjective experience and emotional expression over objective reality.
Self-portrait: A portrait of an artist created by the artist themselves, often serving as a vehicle for self-exploration.
Avant-garde: New and experimental ideas and methods in art, music, or literature.
Psyche: The human soul, mind, or spirit; the totality of the conscious and unconscious mind.