pleinairism

plein-air

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pleyn-air; French ple-ner]
- /ˌpleɪnˈɛər; French plɛˈnɛr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pleyn-air; French ple-ner]
- /ˌpleɪnˈɛər; French plɛˈnɛr/

Definitions of pleinairism word

adjective pleinairism pertaining to a manner or style of painting developed chiefly in France in the mid-19th century, characterized by the representation of the luminous effects of natural light and atmosphere as contrasted with the artificial light and absence of the sense of air or atmosphere associated with paintings produced in the studio. 1
adjective pleinairism designating a painting executed out of doors and representing a direct response to the scene or subject in front of the artist. 1
adjective pleinairism (of a painting) having the qualities of air and natural light. 1
noun pleinairism the school of art which employs outdoor painting or the capturing of outdoor lighting 0

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Origin of pleinairism

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; adj. use of plein air

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Parts of speech for Pleinairism

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pleinairism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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