ALL meanings of pleinairism
plein-air
P p - 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