Impressionism (noun)

1. A style of painting that emerged in the late 19th century, characterized by the use of short brushstrokes, broken colors, and an emphasis on the visual impression of the subject.
2. A movement in art, literature, and music that seeks to capture the fleeting, sensory experiences of the world.

Origin:

From the french impressionnisme, coined by the art critic louis leroy in 1874, from the verb impressionner (to impress).

Examples:

1. The museum's collection includes works by some of the most famous impressionist painters such as Monet and Renoir.
2. Impressionism was a major movement in French painting in the late 19th century.
3. The impressionism style is known for its loose brushstrokes and focus on light and color.
4. The music composed by Debussy and Ravel is often considered as impressionistic.
5. The impressionism in literature is characterized by a focus on sensory details and the fleeting nature of life.