Literary Styles

noun a style of art in which the artist seeks to depict the subjective emotions and responses that objects and events arouse in him or her

• Expressionism is a modernist movement in art and literature that seeks to depict the subjective emotions and experiences of the artist.
• Have you seen that new painting? It's like, total expressionism vibes.
• I'm really feeling the expressionism in this music video.
• Her dance was a beautiful display of emotional expressionism.

noun a style of elaborate and exaggerated poetic expression named after the Spanish poet Luis de Gongora

• The literary critic analyzed the excessive use of Gongorism in the poet's work.
• I don't really get all that Gongorism stuff in poetry.
• Some people think Gongorism is just fancy words for no reason.
• His writing was so full of Gongorism that it felt like wading through a swamp of words.

noun a person who advocates or practices maximalism, which is the belief in or pursuit of the maximum possible amount or degree of something

• The maximalist approach to interior design involves incorporating bold patterns and vibrant colors.
• My friend is a maximalist when it comes to fashion, always wearing multiple layers and accessories.
• I can't believe how maximalist her makeup is today, she's really going all out.
• His maximalist attitude towards life means he always strives for the biggest and best experiences.

noun a style or method of teaching or of procedure in academic disciplines that derives from or imitates the scholasticism of the Middle Ages

• Academism is a style of art that adheres to traditional techniques and principles.
• Some artists prefer to break away from academism and explore more modern styles.
• Who needs academism when you can just do your own thing and be creative?
• In the world of fashion, sticking to academism can sometimes hinder innovation and originality.