Complete Definition of "impressionism"

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impressionism

  1. art a movement in art characterized by visible brush strokes, ordinary subject matters, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities
  2. music a style that avoided traditional harmony, and sought to invoke the impressions of the composer
  3. (poetry) a style that used imagery and symbolism to portray the poet's impressions

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