impressionist

• Relatif au mouvement artistique, musical ou littéraire de l'impressionnisme, qui cherche à rendre une impression générale ou une atmosphère plutôt que des détails précis.

Relating to a style of art, music, or literature that aims to capture a general impression or feeling rather than precise details.

1. Relating to ImpressionismB2formalart

   Connected with or characteristic of the 19th-century art movement that focuses on capturing the effects of light and atmosphere.

   impressionniste (relatif à l'impressionnisme)

   • The gallery specializes in impressionist paintings by Monet and Degas.
   • Her style is very impressionist, with soft brushstrokes and vibrant colors.
   • The exhibition features impressionist landscapes from the 1870s.

   Synonymesimpressionistic

   Antonymesacademicclassicistrealist

• Nom désignant un artiste, en particulier un peintre, qui adhère au mouvement de l'impressionnisme ou travaille dans ce style, en mettant l'accent sur la représentation de la lumière et de l'atmosphère.

A noun referring to an artist, especially a painter, who adheres to or works in the style of Impressionism, focusing on capturing light and atmosphere.

1. Painter following ImpressionismB2formalart

   An artist who adheres to or works in the style of Impressionism, a 19th-century art movement characterized by small, visible brushstrokes and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities.

   Peintre impressionniste

   • Claude Monet is perhaps the most famous impressionist.
   • The gallery is hosting an exhibition of French impressionists.
   • She studied the techniques of the early impressionists in art school.