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neo-Ex·pres·sion·ism | \ ˌnē-ō-ik-ˈspre-shə-ˌni-zəm 
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\Definition of neo-Expressionism
: a revival of expressionism in art characterized by intense colors, dramatic usually figural forms, and emotive subject matter
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neo-Expressionist \ ˌnē-ō-ik-ˈspre-shə-nist \ noun or adjective, often capitalized N
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