Definition

1. Noun:

   • A painter who follows the theories of Impressionism: An artist, particularly of the late 19th century, who practices the style of painting characterized by relatively small, thin, visible brush strokes, open composition, and an emphasis on the accurate depiction of light and its changing qualities.
   • A performer who does impressions: A person, especially a comedian or entertainer, who impersonates or mimics famous people, characters, or types.

2. Adjective:

   • Relating to or characteristic of Impressionism: Of or pertaining to the art movement known as Impressionism, its style, or its techniques.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Artist):
  • Claude Monet is perhaps the most famous impressionist.
  • The gallery is hosting an exhibition of French impressionists.
• Noun (Performer):
  • The impressionist was hilarious, doing perfect imitations of several politicians.
  • She made her name as a television impressionist.
• Adjective:
  • The museum acquired an important impressionist painting.
  • His early work shows a strong impressionist influence.

Advanced Usage

• "In the impressionist style": Created according to the principles of Impressionism.
  • She paints landscapes in the impressionist style, focusing on light and color.
• Used to describe art forms beyond painting that emphasize suggestion and atmosphere over detail.
  • The composer's impressionist works evoke moods and images.

Variants and Related Words

• Impressionism (n): The art movement or style itself.
  • Impressionism began in France in the 1860s.
• Impressionistic (adj): Suggestive of Impressionism; based on subjective impressions rather than strict accuracy.
  • He gave an impressionistic account of the events, focusing on feelings rather than facts.
• Post-Impressionist (n/adj): Referring to artists or styles that developed after or in reaction to Impressionism.

Synonyms

• For the artist: Impressionistic painter.
• For the performer: Mimic, impersonator, imitator.

Related Phrases

• Impressionist era/period: The historical time period associated with the Impressionist art movement.
  • These techniques were developed during the impressionist era.
• Impressionist school: The group of artists associated with Impressionism.
  • He was a key member of the impressionist school.

Adjective

1. relating to or characteristic of Impressionism
   • impressionist music

Noun

1. a painter who follows the theories of Impressionism