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Impressionism was a 19th century art movement that began as a loose association of Paris-based artists who began publicly exhibiting their art in the 1860s. The name of the movement is derived from Claude Monet's Impression, Sunrise (Impression, soleil levant). Critic Louis Leroy inadvertently coined the term in a satiric review published in Le Charivari.

Characteristics of Impressionist painting include visible brushstrokes, light colors, open composition, emphasis on light in its changing qualities (often accentuating the effects of the passage of time), ordinary subject matter, and unusual visual angles.

The influence of Impressionist thought spread beyond the art world, leading to Impressionist music and Impressionist literature.

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@AndeeD If I could have one talent in the world, I would choose being an artist. Just love art, still draw stick people. Love impressionism
sue_jenkins (sue_jenkins) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:58:37 -0000
@AndeeD If I could have one talent in the world, I would choose being an artist. Just love art, still draw stick people. Love impressionism
Monet. Van Gogh. Impressionism. Favorite.
ChelseaSpack (Chelsea Spack) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:32:54 -0000
Monet. Van Gogh. Impressionism. Favorite.
Due to popular demand, Turner to Cezanne will be open January 1st from noon to 6 pm. Ring in the new year with Impressionism at the Everson.
SKernEverson (Steven Kern) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:31:21 -0000
Due to popular demand, Turner to Cezanne will be open January 1st from noon to 6 pm. Ring in the new year with Impressionism at the Everson.
Donkey Kong in abstract art: http://kotaku.com/5415356/arcade-impressionism
jimkrajewski (Jim Krajewski) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:10:30 -0000
Donkey Kong in abstract art: http://kotaku.com/5415356/arcade-impressionism
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