impressionism

From French impressionnisme.

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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