Definition of EXPRESSIONISM. : a theory or practice in art of seeking to depict the subjective emotions and responses that objects and events arouse in the artist.â exÂ·presÂ·sionÂ·ist \-Ëspre-shÉ-nist\ noun or adjective often capitalized. â exÂ·presÂ·sionÂ·isÂ·tic \-Ëspre-shÉ-Ënis-tik\ adjective.â exÂ·presÂ·sionÂ·isÂ·tiÂ·calÂ·ly \-ti-k(É-)lÄ\ adverb. a theory or practice in art of seeking to depict the subjective emotions and responses that objects and events arouse in the artist. â exÂ·presÂ·sionÂ·ist \-Ëspre-shÉ-nist\ noun or adjective often capitalized. â exÂ·presÂ·sionÂ·isÂ·tic \-Ëspre-shÉ-Ënis-tik\ adjective. â exÂ·presÂ·sionÂ·isÂ·tiÂ·calÂ·ly \-ti-k(É-)lÄ\ adverb.
A French drain starts with digging a trench. The depth and width of the trench can vary, but 5 to 6 inches wide and 8 to 12 inches deep are common sizes and usually satisfy most needs.
1 Trench lines should be plotted out before you begin digging French drains. 2  You need to create your own mini-slope to carry the water down to its destination. 3  A grade of 1% (i.e., a drop of 1 foot for every 100 feet in length) is often recommended for French drains; others advise a drop of 6 for every 100'. Locate the best area for a French drain. 2  Find an area along the slope on your side of the boundary where excavation would be easiest (i.e., free of obstructions). 3  Trench lines should be plotted out before you begin digging French drains.