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.
French drains are quite simple: in essence they are just trenches filled with gravel, with sand on top of that. Often, you'll see French drains defined to include a drain pipe as well, though the traditional design is simply the gravel-filled trench. The advantages of French drains are low cost and easy installation. In addition, they can be covered over with turf after installation, making them less conspicuous. 1  Dig the trench.