impressionistische

Imressionistische is a Dutch adjective meaning "relating to Impressionism" or "in the impressionist style." It is used to describe works of art, music, or other cultural forms that aim to convey the fleeting impression of a moment rather than a detailed, realistic rendering.

The term attaches to Impressionism, a major art movement that began in France in the 1860s and 1870s. Artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, and Camille Pissarro sought to depict changing light and everyday scenes, often working en plein air, using loose brushwork and a brighter palette. The movement grew from a break with academic painting and the desire to capture transient sensory effects, particularly light.

In Dutch usage, impressionistische refers to works or approaches that mirror these aims, whether in painting, sculpture, or other media. The Dutch adoption of impressionist ideas contributed to the broader late-19th‑ and early-20th‑century modernization of Dutch art, alongside movements like the Hague School and later expressionist currents. The term can appear in museum catalogs, art history writing, or criticism to signal alignment with the characteristics of Impressionism.

Outside the visual arts, the term impressionistische may be used in discussing music or literature where a similar emphasis on perception and mood is evident, though the original French term is more common in music.