impressionism
gb/ɪmpɹˈɛʃənˌɪzəm/ us/ɪmpɹˈɛʃənˌɪzəm/
C1
Kiingereza
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
technical
C1
entity
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19th-century art movement
a style of painting from France that shows light and quick moments
Muundo wa matumizi:
Impressionism; the Impressionism of [artist/period]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners often confuse Impressionism with Expressionism; also note capitalization: Impressionism is often capitalized when referring to the historical movement.
Visawe
the Impressionist movement (Same meaning; highlights it as a historical movement.)
Vinyume
Realism (A different artistic approach that emphasizes detailed, unidealized depiction rather than fleeting light effects.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
French Impressionism
|the Impressionist movement
|Impressionist painters
|Impressionist masterpieces
|the rise of Impressionism
|Impressionism in France
|Impressionism and Post-Impressionism
|a museum of Impressionism
|the history of Impressionism
|an Impressionism exhibition
Mada
art
|painting
|history
|culture
Mifano
- Impressionism changed the way artists painted light and outdoor scenes.
- The museum’s new show traces Impressionism from its early critics to its later influence.
- Monet is one of the best-known figures associated with Impressionism.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I studied Impressionism in art class.
- She loves Impressionism, especially Monet.
Nomino
technical
C1
abstract
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impressionistic style in art
a style that shows a general feeling, not many details
Muundo wa matumizi:
the impressionism of [something]; a touch of impressionism
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may overuse it for any unclear art; it usually implies a deliberate, impressionistic approach to light/mood.
Visawe
impressionistic style (More explicit that it refers to a style rather than the historical movement.)
Vinyume
photorealism (Opposite emphasis: extreme precision and sharp detail.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
a touch of impressionism
|painterly impressionism
|soft impressionism
|a hint of impressionism
|modern impressionism
|impressionism in landscape painting
|the impressionism of the brushwork
|impressionism and color
|subtle impressionism
|early impressionism
Mada
art
|painting
|style
Mifano
- There’s a gentle impressionism in the way she paints the sea at dusk.
- The film’s visuals borrow a kind of impressionism, focusing on mood more than detail.
- His later work moves toward impressionism, with softer edges and brighter color.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This painting has impressionism in its colors.
Nomino
technical
C2
entity
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style of music like Debussy
a classical music style that creates mood and atmosphere
Muundo wa matumizi:
Impressionism; impressionism in [composer/period]
Kosa la kawaida:
Often assumed to be the same as the painting movement; it is related in spirit but refers to music.
Visawe
impressionist music (Common label for the same style; focuses on the music itself.)
Vinyume
serialism (Contrasting modern style known for strict systematic structure rather than atmospheric color.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
musical impressionism
|Impressionism in music
|French musical impressionism
|impressionism and harmony
|impressionist composers
|Debussy and impressionism
|Ravel and impressionism
|the sound of impressionism
Mada
music
|classical_music
|history
|culture
Mifano
- In his lecture, he compared Impressionism in music to the painters’ focus on atmosphere.
- Debussy is often linked with musical impressionism, especially in his orchestral color.
- The piece uses impressionism to suggest water and shifting light.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
impressionism
IPA
GB/ɪmpɹˈɛʃənˌɪzəm/
US/ɪmpɹˈɛʃənˌɪzəm/
Silabi na mkazo
im - pres - sion - ism (silabi 4)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pres)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: impressionism
- Plural: impressionisms
Familia ya neno
Forms
impressionisms
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unimpressive
adjective
unimpressed
adjective
Advanced or less common
impressionability
noun
Semi
french impressionism
1/fɹˈɛnt͡ʃ ɪmpɹˈɛʃənˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
technical
Impressionism in France
Impressionism from France
Mifano
- The course begins with French Impressionism and then looks at its influence abroad.
- She curated a show on French Impressionism in the 1870s.
- Collectors paid record prices for works of French Impressionism.
impressionism in music
1/ɪmpɹˈɛʃənˌɪzəm ˈɪn mjˈuzɪk/
fixed phrase
technical
impressionist approach in music
a way of making music that focuses on mood and sound color
Mifano
- The seminar focused on Impressionism in music and its connection to poetry.
- He hears Impressionism in music in the blurred harmonies and shimmering textures.
- They compared Impressionism in music with the visual movement’s use of color.
impressionist art
1/ɪmpɹˈɛʃənɪst ˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
technical
art linked to Impressionism
art in the Impressionist style
Mifano
- The museum has one of the best collections of Impressionist art in the world.
- She wrote her thesis on women collectors of Impressionist art.
- Impressionist art often shows ordinary life in bright outdoor light.
impressionist painting
1/ɪmpɹˈɛʃənɪst pˈeɪntɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
painting in Impressionist style
a painting in the Impressionist style
Mifano
- They bought an Impressionist painting at auction.
- The gallery specializes in Impressionist paintings by Renoir and Pissarro.
- She prefers Impressionist painting to strict realism.
impressionist style
1/ɪmpɹˈɛʃənɪst stˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
loose, light-focused style
a style like Impressionist painting
Mifano
- He painted the park in an Impressionist style, with quick strokes of color.
- The poster uses an Impressionist-style background to suggest sunlight and motion.
- Her early work is realistic, but her later pieces adopt an Impressionist style.