The key characteristics of the Neo-Expressionist movement were an emphasis on:
1. Expressive brushwork and mark-making: Neo-Expressionists used bold and gestural brushwork to create a sense of energy and emotion in their works.
2. Bold colors: Bright, saturated colors were often used to create a sense of intensity and passion.
3. Psychological intensity: Many Neo-Expressionist works were characterized by an intense emotional or psychological charge.
4. Subjectivity: The movement rejected the idea that art should be objective, instead celebrating the artist's subjective experience and perspective.
5. Narrative elements: Neo-Expressionists often included narrative elements in their works, telling stories through their imagery.
6. Return to figuration: After a period of dominance by abstraction, many Neo-Expressionists returned to figurative representation, often using distorted or exaggerated forms.
7. Appropriation: Neo-Expressionists frequently drew on earlier artistic traditions and styles, incorporating them into their own works.
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