Definition of Impressionism

1. Noun. A school of late 19th century French painters who pictured appearances by strokes of unmixed colors to give the impression of reflected light.

Generic synonyms: Art Movement, Artistic Movement
Derivative terms: Impressionist, Impressionistic

Definition of Impressionism

1. n. The theory or method of suggesting an effect or impression without elaboration of the details; -- a disignation of a recent fashion in painting and etching.

Definition of Impressionism

1. Noun. (arts) a movement in art characterized by visible brush strokes, ordinary subject matters, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities ¹

2. Noun. (music) a style that avoided traditional harmony, and sought to invoke the impressions of the composer ¹

3. Noun. (poetry) a style that used imagery and symbolism to portray the poet's impressions ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Impressionism

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