impressionism
/ɪmˈprɛʃəˌnɪzəm/
noun
- A style of art, especially painting, that began in the late 1800s, which tries to capture the general feeling or effect of a scene rather than showing every detail exactly.
- The museum's new exhibit focuses on the development of French impressionism.
- Many people first learn about impressionism through the works of Monet and Renoir.
- Impressionism changed the way artists used light and color in their paintings.
- A style in music or literature that aims to create a mood or atmosphere rather than tell a clear story or follow strict rules.
- Debussy's music is a famous example of impressionism in classical music.
- Some critics argue that impressionism in poetry relies too much on suggestion rather than meaning.
- The writer used impressionism to describe the foggy city streets with vague, dreamy language.
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