expressionism
What is another word for expressionism? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — An arts movement in which artists represented their inner feelings rather than depicting the world as it objectively appeared.
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How to use expressionism
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German expressionism
abstract expressionism
expressionism in art
musical expressionism
This is a specialist term used in art history and criticism.
Etymology
Expressionism entered English as a borrowing from the French word expressionnisme, which itself combines expression with the suffix -isme.
Full origin of expressionism →Frequently asked questions
What is expressionism?
Expressionism is an arts movement in which artists expressed subjective, inner feelings rather than depicting the world objectively.
Where does the word expressionism come from?
It was borrowed from the French word expressionnisme, formed from expression and the suffix -isme.
Does expressionism apply to music as well as art?
Yes, there is also a related style found in early twentieth-century music.
