impressionist
UK: ɪmˈpreʃənɪst | US: ɪmˈpreʃənɪst
n. 1. An artist (especially in painting) who follows the principles of Impressionism, emphasizing light and color over precise detail.
n. 2. A performer or composer who focuses on evoking moods or impressions rather than strict realism.
adj. Relating to or characteristic of Impressionism.
The word "impressionist" originates from the French "impressionniste," coined in 1874 after Claude Monet's painting Impression, Sunrise. The root "impress" derives from Latin imprimere ("to press into"), reflecting the technique of capturing fleeting visual "impressions" with loose brushstrokes. The suffix "-ist" denotes a practitioner, emphasizing the artist's role in this movement. The term initially carried criticism but later became a celebrated art style.
Monet is often regarded as the leading impressionist of the 19th century.
The gallery features an exhibition of impressionist landscapes.
Her piano playing has a distinctly impressionist quality.
Critics initially mocked impressionist works for their lack of detail.
The film’s lighting techniques were inspired by impressionist paintings.