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Imagism vs Impressionism - What's the difference?

imagism | impressionism |

As nouns the difference between imagism and impressionism

is that imagism is a form of poetry utilising precise imagery and clear language while impressionism is (arts) a movement in art characterized by visible brush strokes, ordinary subject matters, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities.

imagism

English

Noun

(wikipedia imagism) (en-noun)
  • A form of poetry utilising precise imagery and clear language

    • impressionism

    English

    Noun

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

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    * English words suffixed with -ism