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Impressionism vs Preimpressionist - What's the difference?

impressionism | preimpressionist |

As a noun impressionism

is (arts) a movement in art characterized by visible brush strokes, ordinary subject matters, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities.

As an adjective preimpressionist is

before the rise of impressionism in art.

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

    preimpressionist

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Before the rise of impressionism in art.