Impressionism Meaning

/ɪmˈpɹɛʃənɪzəm/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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Definition

nounAn art movement characterized by visible brushstrokes, ordinary subject matter, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities.

nounA style that avoided traditional harmony, and sought to invoke the impressions of the composer.

Sentence Examples

Monet's art is representative of Impressionism.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the late 1800s, the painting style known as ____ used short brush strokes to show changing light.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The art movement known as ____ focused on capturing the fleeting effects of light and color.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Proto-Italic *en Proto-Italic *en- Latin in- Proto-Indo-European *per-? Proto-Indo-European *pres-der. Proto-Italic *pres- Latin premō Latin imprimō Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin impressiōnembor. French impression Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ῐσμός (-ĭsmós)der. Latin -ismusbor. French -isme French impressionnisme English impressionism From French impressionnisme.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
In the late 1800s, the painting style known as ____ used short brush strokes to show changing light.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The art movement known as ____ focused on capturing the fleeting effects of light and color.

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