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Impressionism was an art movement that originated in France in the late 19th century. It emerged as a reaction against traditional methods of painting taught by academic institutions, aiming to capture everyday moments with immediacy and spontaneity, emphasizing light, color, and movement.

Impressionist artists used techniques such as pure colors and quick brushstrokes to record the effects of light and shadow. They focused on depicting fleeting moments and various scenes including urban and rural landscapes, as well as daily life. Prominent artists associated with this movement include Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Édouard Manet, among many others.