(also Expressionism) noun
[U] a style and movement in early 20th century art, theatre, cinema and music that tries to express people's feelings and emotions rather than showing events or objects in a realistic way
expressionist (also Expressionist) noun:
the younger Expressionists
expressionist (also Expressionist) adjective:
expressionist art / cinema
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