impressionism

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From French impressionnisme.

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impressionism (countable and uncountable, plural impressionisms)

  1. (art) An art movement characterized by visible brushstrokes, ordinary subject matter, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities.
  2. (music) A style that avoided traditional harmony, and sought to invoke the impressions of the composer.
  3. (poetry) A style that used imagery and symbolism to portray the poet's impressions.

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