Impressionism

19th-century Western art movement that uses the science of color, prefers painting outside to capture a specific time of day, and emphasizes objective depictions of contemporary life.

Detail of Irises by Vincent van Gogh, 1889. Getty Center, Los Angeles, California. Image credit: Holly Hayes

Quick Facts on Impressionism
old-fashioned flower design element

Go Historic ID
8683
Getty AAT ID
300021503
Term Type
culture