impressionism
noun/ɪmˈpɹɛʃənɪzəm/
Etymology From French impressionnisme.
2
Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A style that avoided traditional harmony, and sought to invoke the impressions of the composer.
3
Communications, Journalism, Literature, Media, Poetry, Publishing, Writing A style that used imagery and symbolism to portray the poet's impressions.
- Derived terms
- neoimpressionism, neo-impressionism, post-impressionism, postimpressionism, transpressionism