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While his contemporaries like Klimt focused on gilded beauty and Schiele on twisted eroticism, Kokoschka was the . He ripped open the human face to show the soul trembling underneath.

The (correct spelling) is a traditional Russian headdress worn by women and girls from the 16th to early 20th centuries, particularly for festivals, weddings, and other formal occasions. The misspelling “kokoshka” is common among non-Russian speakers but is not standard. kokoshka

Oskar Kokoschka (1886–1980) was a towering figure of , a painter, poet, and playwright whose work sought to capture the raw, internal psychological state of his subjects rather than their outward appearance. Often referred to as "the chief of the savages" by his critics, Kokoschka’s career spanned nearly the entire 20th century, reflecting the turbulent history of Europe through his evolving artistic style. Early Life and the Viennese Avant-Garde While his contemporaries like Klimt focused on gilded