impressionism in French
impressionism in French is impressionnisme — impressionism means a 19th-century art movement focused on capturing light, colour, and fleeting moments using visible, loose brushstrokes.
impressionism in French
impressionnisme
What does "impressionism" mean?
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noun A 19th-century art movement focused on capturing light, colour, and fleeting moments using visible, loose brushstrokes.
"Monet's water lily paintings are among the most famous works of impressionism."
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noun A related style in music or literature that favours mood and suggestion over precise, traditional structure.
"Debussy's music is often linked to impressionism for its dreamy, atmospheric quality."
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impressionism in a sentence
- Monet's water lily paintings are among the most famous works of impressionism.
- Debussy's music is often linked to impressionism for its dreamy, atmospheric quality.
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What is "impressionism" in French?
"impressionism" in French is impressionnisme. impressionism means: A 19th-century art movement focused on capturing light, colour, and fleeting moments using visible, loose brushstrokes.
How do you use "impressionism" in a sentence?
Example: "Monet's water lily paintings are among the most famous works of impressionism." In French, "impressionism" is impressionnisme.
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