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impressionismo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • impressionism noun A 19th-century art movement focused on capturing light, colour, and fleeting moments using visible, loose brushstrokes.

Senses

impressionismo is used for these senses in English:

  • impressionism (arts) An art movement characterized by visible brushstrokes, ordinary subject matter, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities.

impressionism — full definition

  1. noun A 19th-century art movement focused on capturing light, colour, and fleeting moments using visible, loose brushstrokes.
  2. noun A related style in music or literature that favours mood and suggestion over precise, traditional structure.