expressionism
|ex-pres-sion-ism|
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/ɪkˈsprɛʃəˌnɪzəm/
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/ɪkˈsprɛʃənɪzəm/
emotional expression in art
Etymology
'expressionism' originates from the German word 'Expressionismus', where 'Expression' meant 'expression' and '-ismus' denoted a movement or ideology.
'Expressionismus' transformed into the English word 'expressionism' in the early 20th century, reflecting the art movement's influence.
Initially, it meant 'a style of art', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a broader artistic and literary movement'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a modernist movement in art and literature that emphasizes the expression of emotional experience rather than physical reality.
Expressionism emerged as a reaction against realism in the early 20th century.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 16:07