Impressionism
Definition:
Impressionism is a 19th-century art movement that originated in France and is characterized by its focus on light, movement, and the fleeting nature of everyday life. Impressionist artists rejected academic traditions in favor of painting en plein air (outdoors) and using visible brushstrokes to capture atmospheric effects.
Key artists include Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, and Berthe Morisot. Impressionism laid the groundwork for modern art, influencing movements like Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, and Abstract Expressionism.
