Montage Techniques and Visual Language under German Expressionism

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of montage technique in German Expressionism and its influence on film art. The study begins with a background on the historical background of German Expressionism and its main influence on film art and montage techniques, highlighting the key position of visual language in artistic presentation. The goal of this study is to analyze how the montage technique strengthens the emotional expression of the film and the importance of the development of film art. Through an in-depth analysis of classics such as The Cabin of Dr. Caligari, The Shadow of Cabiria and Metropolis, the study presents the use of montage in Expressionist cinema to express emotion, and the role of visual elements such as color, composition, symbolism, and metaphor in enhancing the narrative effect. The article summarizes the main findings of the study and explores the innovations of visual language in narrative and emotional expression, covering the importance of Expressionism in montage technique and visual language, and its contribution to the development of cinematic art. It also identifies where the research is flawed and gives directions that future research might explore.