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1. ((often cap.)) expressionism
a style of art in which forms derived from nature are distorted and colors are intensified for expressive purposes.
2. expressionism
a style in literature and theater depicting the subjective aspect of experience esp. by using symbolism and nonnaturalistic settings.
Etymology: (1905–10; < G Expressionismus)
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1. (noun) expressionism
an art movement early in the 20th century; the artist's subjective expression of inner experiences was emphasized; an inner feeling was expressed through a distorted rendition of reality
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