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expressionism

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/ɪkˈsprɛʃənɪzəm/ · ex-pres-sion-ism

A modernist movement in art and literature that seeks to express emotional experience rather than physical reality.

Meanings

nounliterary

A modernist movement in art and literature that seeks to express emotional experience rather than physical reality.

ایک جدید تحریک جو فن اور ادب میں جذباتی تجربہ کو پیش کرنے کی کوشش کرتی ہے نہ کہ مادی حقیقت کو۔

اظہاریت

Izhaarat

Synonyms

subjectivismemotionalismartistic movementموضوعیتجذباتیتفنی تحریک

Antonyms

realismnaturalismobjectivityحقیقت پسندیقدرتی حقیقتمعروضیت

Common Collocations

  • expressionist art
  • expressionist literature
  • expressionist movement

Example Sentences

Expressionism emerged as a response to the chaos of the modern world.

اظہاریت جدید دنیا کے انتشار کا جواب بن کر ابھری۔

Izhaarat jadeed duniya ke intsher ka jawab ban kar ubhri.

Many expressionist artists sought to convey deep emotions through vibrant colors.

بہت سے اظہاریت پسند فنکاروں نے چمکتے رنگوں کے ذریعے گہرے جذبات کو پیش کرنے کی کوشش کی۔

Bohat se Izhaarat pasand fankaron ne chamakte rangon ke zariye gehre jazbat ko pesh karne ki koshish ki.

Expressionism is influential in contemporary theater and visual arts.

اظہاریت معاصر تھیٹر اور بصری فنون میں اثر انداز ہے۔

Izhaarat muasir theater aur basri funoon mein asar andaaz hai.

Easily Confused With

impressionism:While both are art movements, impressionism focuses on capturing the moment's light and color, whereas expressionism emphasizes emotional experience.

Word Family

expressionist
nounاظہاریت پسند

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'expression' in 'expressionism' relates to emotional expression in art.

Visualize vibrant, swirling colors representing a person's emotions.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دکھ کے رنگوں سے بھر دو کینوس میری شروعات کا، یک احساس کی گہرائی میں ثبت یہ ہے میری کہانی!

Dukh ke rangon se bhar do canvas meri shuruaat ka, Ik ehsaas ki gehraai mein sabt ye hai meri kahani!

Fill the canvas with the colors of pain, / This is my story inscribed in the depth of a feeling!

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جیسے رنگ ویسا فن.

Jaise rang waisa fan.

As the color, so is the art.

📖 Etymology

Origin: German "Expressionismus" — expressiveness

First known use: 1901

The term 'expressionism' emerged in the early 20th century to describe a movement in art and literature emphasizing the expression of emotional experience rather than physical reality.