What artists of this movement wanted to move away from the emphasis of light and color to a move expressive approach to painting?

Artists of the Expressionist movement sought to move away from the Impressionists' focus on light and color, favoring instead a more emotive and subjective approach to painting. They aimed to convey intense emotions and personal experiences through distorted forms and vivid colors, prioritizing the psychological over the realistic. Key figures in this movement include Edvard Munch and Wassily Kandinsky, who utilized abstraction and symbolic imagery to express deeper feelings and existential themes. This shift marked a significant departure from traditional artistic conventions, emphasizing individual perception and emotional resonance.