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below is painter franz marcs 1914 work, rehe im walde. how does this artwork reflect the artistic style of expressionism?
franz marc, deer in the woods, 1914
a. it conveys optimism about modern society by using bright colors.
b. it depicts a scene abstractly, focusing on emotions rather than physical reality.
c. it uses techniques from the school of realism to depict a fantastic setting.
d. it shows only the natural world and refuses to depict any manmade creations.

Explanation:

Expressionism is an art style that focuses on depicting emotions and inner - feelings rather than physical reality. This artwork uses abstract forms to convey mood, which is characteristic of Expressionism. It doesn't show a realistic representation of the scene.

Answer:

B. It depicts a scene abstractly, focusing on emotions rather than physical reality.