impressionism
noun/ɪmˈprɛʃəˌnɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #18,041 most common English word
Meaning
An art movement originating in 19th-century France that emphasizes capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere through loose brushwork.
Example sentence
The museum's new exhibit focuses on impressionism, showing how painters captured light and emotion rather than exact detail.
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