Meaning of the word impressionism in English
What does impressionism mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
impressionism
US /ɪmˈpreʃ.ən.ɪ.zəm/
UK /ɪmˈpreʃ.ən.ɪ.zəm/
Noun
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a style of painting developed in the last third of the 19th century, characterized chiefly by short, thick strokes of paint that capture the immediate visual impression of a scene or object, and by the use of unmixed primary colors and small dabs of complementary colors to create the effect of light and atmosphere.
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Monet is considered one of the founders of Impressionism.
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The exhibition featured many masterpieces of Impressionism.
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a literary or musical style that seeks to capture a fleeting impression of a subject rather than to achieve an exact representation.
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Debussy's music is often associated with musical Impressionism.
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Literary Impressionism focuses on subjective experience and sensory details.
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