👉 Impressionism, a movement in French art from 1839 to 1870 that was characterized by its focus on small-scale paintings and drawings, often made in response to nature or everyday life. This style emphasizes the fleeting effects of light and color, often using a limited palette and emphasizing the individuality of each work. Impressions is often associated with works like Claude Monet's Water Lilies (1865) and Pierre-Auguste Renoir's The Kiss