Should Impressionistic Be Capitalized?

Capitalize the name of a specific art or architectural movement, group, or style (the Impressionism of Monet). Lowercase such a term when it is used in a general sense (John Manley's paintings are impressionistic in manner).

How do you use impressionistic in a sentence?

A trip to London resulted in a number of Impressionistic paintings. Her music is known to combine impressionistic flavors with jazz harmonies. Her style is alternately impressionistic and harsh, incantatory and propulsive. His works possess a Brahmsian complexity mixed with an impressionistic elegance.

Is surrealist capitalized?

In general, in modern English, avoid capitals except for proper nouns. "Surrealist" and "surrealism" are not proper nouns.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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