'Expressionism' is the term, not 'Impressionism'. I had the same problem, my mind kept saying 'Im' while my ears were hearing 'Ex' 'cause it was a totally unexpected and unfamiliar word.
I agree about the drawing ability of Impressionists, in fact it was their insightful perception of the softer edges mandated by binocular vision that led them to their softer-edged treatment. I have no problem with the great Impressionists, AAMOF I admire their work immensely.
I still haven't been able to find an understandable description of just exactly WHAT makes something Expressionistic except that the appearance MUST NOT replicate reality exactly, rather it must be evocative of the artist's mood & mental state & viewpoint of the world & some other stuff that escapes me now. Kinda like wine-tasting I guess, the terms really don't have the FULL meaning for such a heathen as myself (grin). And besides I like whiskey anyway.
Regards, Joe
