Impressionist

Irises,
Detail of Irises by Vincent van Gogh, 1889. Getty Center, Los Angeles, California. Holly Hayes all photos →

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.

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Impressionist
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
March 8, 2024