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Meaning of abstract impressionist in English:

abstract impressionist

noun

Art

  • A painter whose work combines characteristics of abstraction and impressionism; specifically a practitioner or exponent of abstract impressionism.

    In early use often with reference to painters more commonly called abstract expressionists.

Pronunciation

abstract impressionist

/ˈabstrakt ɪmˈprɛʃ(ə)nɪst/ /ˈabstrakt ɪmˈprɛʃənɪst/

adjective

Art

  • Of, relating to, or characteristic of abstract impressionism.

Pronunciation

abstract impressionist

/ˈabstrakt ɪmˈprɛʃ(ə)nɪst/ /ˈabstrakt ɪmˈprɛʃənɪst/

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in Magazine of Art. From abstract + impressionist.