Meaning of the word expressionism in English

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expressionism

US /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən.ɪ.zəm/
UK /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən.ɪ.zəm/
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Noun

1.

a style of painting, music, or drama in which the artist or writer seeks to express emotional experience rather than impressions of the external world.

Example:
His early works show a clear influence of German Expressionism.
The play was a powerful example of theatrical expressionism.
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