👉 Impressionism was a movement in the 19th century that emerged in France, particularly in Paris. It was characterized by its emphasis on capturing fleeting impressions and sensations of light and color through a small, sensitive eye or lens rather than traditional painting techniques such as oil or watercolor. The term "impressionists" is often used to describe this style of painting because it emphasizes the importance of capturing fleeting moments, emotions, and feelings in the visual world. Impressionism was also known
