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impressionism

/ɪmˈprɛʃənɪzəm/ /əmˈprɛʃənɪzəm/

Meanings
noun
A movement in art characterized by visible brush strokes, ordinary subject matters, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities

Examples :

"The art exhibit featured impressionism, with paintings of gardens shimmering under the sunlight, created with short, thick brushstrokes. "
art style culture history

Related Words

Illustration technically

technically adverb

/ˈtɛknɪkli/

Based on precise facts.

"Technically he was Canadian, but everyone assumed he was American."

Illustration qualities

qualities noun

/ˈkwɒlətiz/ /ˈkwɑːlətiz/

Level of excellence.

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

Illustration shimmering

shimmering verb

/ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/ /ˈʃɪmrɪŋ/

To shine with a veiled, tremulous, or intermittent light; to gleam faintly.

"The dew on the grass was shimmering in the morning sun. "

Illustration symbolism

symbolism noun

/ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/

Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.

"The red ribbon on the graduation cap was a symbolism of hard work and achievement. "

Illustration atmosphere

atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

Illustration paintings

paintings noun

/ˈpeɪntɪŋz/

An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.

"The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings."

Illustration brushstrokes

brushstrokes noun

/ˈbrʌʃˌstroʊks/

The stroke of a brush, as in painting.

"The artist used short, energetic brushstrokes to create the texture of the leaves on the tree. "

Illustration impressions

impressions noun

/ɪmˈpɹɛʃənz/

The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.

"His head made an impression on the pillow."

Illustration childhood

childhood noun

/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

The state of being a child.

"Her childhood memories of playing hide-and-seek with her siblings were happy and vivid. "

Illustration traditional

traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

Illustration characterized

characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "