neo‑expressionist

[US]//ˌniːəʊ.ɪkˈspreʃ.ən.ɪst//
[UK]//ˌniː.oʊ.ɪkˈspreʃ.ən.ɪst//

Translation

n.An artist who paints in this style.
adj.Relating to a style of art that emerged in the late 1970s, characterized by intense subjectivity, rough handling of materials, and the return to portraying the human body and other recognizable objects.

Example Sentences

neo-expressionist art emerged in the late 1970s as a reaction against minimalism.

many collectors are drawn to neo-expressionist paintings for their emotional intensity.

the neo-expressionist movement revitalized figurative painting in contemporary art.

neo-expressionist artists often use bold colors and gestural brushstrokes.

museums around the world have acquired significant neo-expressionist works.

the neo-expressionist style challenged traditional artistic conventions.

critics debated the merits of neo-expressionist aesthetics throughout the 1980s.

young painters continue to draw inspiration from neo-expressionist pioneers.

neo-expressionist works command high prices at major auction houses.

the neo-expressionist movement originated primarily in germany and the united states.

gallery owners often showcase emerging artists who embrace neo-expressionist techniques.

neo-expressionist paintings frequently explore themes of identity and trauma.

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