noun

expressionism

expressionism

Expressionism was a movement in modern art.

Expressionism was a movement in modern art.

His paintings are typical of German Expressionism.

His paintings are typical of German Expressionism.

((as a style/movement)) a style of art, music, or literature Expressionism was a movement in modern art.

Related terms: impressionism, cubism, surrealism

From 'expression' + '-ism', a suffix denoting a system, principle, or artistic movement.

Focuses on the 'expression' of inner feelings rather than external reality. The '-ism' tells you it's a movement.

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