neo-impressionism

noun

neo-im·pres·sion·ism ˌnē-ō-im-ˈpre-shə-ˌni-zəm

often capitalized N&I

: a late 19th century French art theory and practice characterized by an attempt to make impressionism more precise in form and the use of a pointillistic painting technique

neo-impressionist

ˌnē-ō-im-ˈpre-sh(ə-)nist

adjective or noun often capitalized N&I

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French néo-impressionisme, from néo- neo- + impressionisme impressionism

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of neo-impressionism was in 1892

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“Neo-impressionism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neo-impressionism. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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