What does "impressionism" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "impressionism"?

Common synonyms include: art, style.

Pronounced //ɪmˈpɹɛʃənɪzəm//.

//ɪmˈpɹɛʃənɪzəm// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
An art movement characterized by visible brushstrokes, ordinary subject matter, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities. countable, uncountable
2
a school of late 19th century French painters who pictured appearances by strokes of unmixed colors to give the impression of reflected light wordnet
3
A style that avoided traditional harmony, and sought to invoke the impressions of the composer. countable, uncountable
4
A style that used imagery and symbolism to portray the poet's impressions. countable, uncountable