Impressionism
Origin
From French impressionnisme
Noun
impressionism
(countable and uncountable; plural impressionisms)- (arts) a movement in art characterized by visible brush strokes, ordinary subject matters, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities
- (music) a style that avoided traditional harmony, and sought to invoke the impressions of the composer
- (poetry) a style that used imagery and symbolism to portray the poet's impressions