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Impressionism vs Renaissance - What's the difference?

impressionism | renaissance |

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 a proper noun renaissance is

the 14th century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in italy and spread throughout europe over the following two centuries.

As an adjective renaissance is

of, or relating to the renaissance.

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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    renaissance

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A rebirth or revival.
  • (historic) The transition period between medieval and modern times, the Renaissance.

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