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Visual Expression

/ˈvɪʒ.u.əl ɪkˈsprɛʃ.ən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas through visual media.

    "The artist's visual expression captured the essence of the city."
  2. 2

    A specific style or technique used in visual art to communicate a message.

    "Her visual expression through abstract forms was both innovative and captivating."

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The term 'visual expression' combines 'visual', derived from the Latin 'visualis', meaning 'of sight', and 'expression', from the Latin 'expressio', meaning 'to press out'. The phrase has evolved to signify the representation of ideas or emotions through visual means, particularly in art and design.

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