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Meaning of impressionism

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

impressionism

noun

Definitions

  1. A movement in art characterized by visible brush strokes, ordinary subject matters, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities

  2. A style that avoided traditional harmony, and sought to invoke the impressions of the composer

  3. A style that used imagery and symbolism to portray the poet's impressions