A1 noun Neutral

impressionism

/ɪmˈpreʃənɪzəm/

Impressionism is a style of painting that began in France in the late 1800s. It uses small, thin brushstrokes and bright colors to show how light changes on objects and nature.

Beispiele

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I saw a beautiful example of impressionism at the art gallery today.

I saw a beautiful example of impressionism at the art gallery today.

2

The lecture will focus on the origins of French impressionism in the 19th century.

The lecture will focus on the origins of French impressionism in the 19th century.

3

I'm not an expert, but I really dig the vibes of impressionism.

I'm not an expert, but I really dig the vibes of impressionism.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
impressionism
Adverb
impressionistically
Adjektiv
impressionistic
Verwandt
impressionist
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'impression'—the artists wanted to capture a quick 'impression' of a moment before the light changed.

Schnelles Quiz

Claude Monet is often called the father of ______ because of his unique use of light and color.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: impressionism

Beispiele

1

I saw a beautiful example of impressionism at the art gallery today.

everyday

I saw a beautiful example of impressionism at the art gallery today.

2

The lecture will focus on the origins of French impressionism in the 19th century.

formal

The lecture will focus on the origins of French impressionism in the 19th century.

3

I'm not an expert, but I really dig the vibes of impressionism.

informal

I'm not an expert, but I really dig the vibes of impressionism.

4

Impressionism represented a significant departure from the rigid standards of academic painting.

academic

Impressionism represented a significant departure from the rigid standards of academic painting.

5

The corporate office chose impressionism prints to create a calm atmosphere in the lobby.

business

The corporate office chose impressionism prints to create a calm atmosphere in the lobby.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
impressionism
Adverb
impressionistically
Adjektiv
impressionistic
Verwandt
impressionist

Häufige Kollokationen

French impressionism French impressionism
masters of impressionism masters of impressionism
impressionism movement impressionism movement
late impressionism late impressionism
impressionism style impressionism style

Häufige Phrasen

the birth of impressionism

the birth of impressionism

in the style of impressionism

in the style of impressionism

pioneer of impressionism

pioneer of impressionism

Wird oft verwechselt mit

impressionism vs expressionism

Impressionism focuses on light and external scenes, while expressionism focuses on intense emotions and distorted reality.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use this word when discussing art history or a specific technique of painting that emphasizes light over detail.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'impressionist' (the person) when they should use 'impressionism' (the style or movement).

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'impression'—the artists wanted to capture a quick 'impression' of a moment before the light changed.

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Wortherkunft

From the French 'impressionnisme', named after Claude Monet's painting titled 'Impression, soleil levant' (Impression, Sunrise).

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun usually capitalized when referring to the historical movement
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Kultureller Kontext

Impressionism is a cornerstone of French cultural heritage and changed the way the world views modern art.

Schnelles Quiz

Claude Monet is often called the father of ______ because of his unique use of light and color.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: impressionism

Mehr art Wörter

painting

A1

A painting is a picture that someone makes using paint. It is usually created on a surface like paper or canvas and is considered a piece of art.

sculpture

A1

A sculpture is a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or carving materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. Unlike a painting, you can walk around a sculpture and see it from many different angles.

sketch

A1

A simple drawing that is done quickly and without many details. It is often used as a rough draft or a plan for a more finished piece of art.

portrait

A1

A portrait is a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually focusing on the face and shoulders. It is created to show what the person looks like and often to express their personality.

landscape

A1

A landscape is a painting, photograph, or view of a wide area of land. In art, it usually shows natural scenes like mountains, trees, and rivers instead of people.

still life

A1

A still life is a type of art, such as a painting or photograph, that shows objects that do not move. Common subjects include everyday items like fruit, flowers, bottles, or bowls.

cubism

A1

Cubism is a style of modern art that shows objects and people as simple geometric shapes like cubes, triangles, and circles. Instead of looking realistic from one side, the art shows the subject from many different angles at the same time.

surrealism

A1

Surrealism is a style of art and literature that mixes real objects in strange or impossible ways, like in a dream. It aims to show the power of the imagination and the hidden thoughts of the mind.

contemporary art

A1

Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time. It includes works made by artists living today and reflects the issues of our modern world.

easel

A1

An easel is a wooden or metal frame that stands on three legs. It is used to hold a canvas or a board while an artist is painting or drawing on it.

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