Expressionist
(noun)
An artist or writer whose work is characterized by the expression of emotions and feelings rather than by accurate representation.
Origin:
From expression + -ist.
Examples:
- The expressionist painters sought to convey emotion through bold, distorted forms.
- He is considered one of the leading expressionist writers of his generation.
- The Expressionist movement was a major force in art and architecture in the early 20th century.
- The Expressionist films of the 1920s were often dark and disturbing.
- The Expressionist sculptures expressed the artist's inner turmoil and emotions.