What does "impressionism" mean?

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

How do you pronounce "impressionism"?

Pronounced //ɪmˈpɹɛʃənɪzəm//.

Common synonyms include: aesthetic approach, art, art movement, perceptual style, style, style of painting.

/ɪmˈpɹɛʃənɪzəm/ noun

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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

"Monet's art is representative of Impressionism."

From French impressionnisme.