Editing Abstract impressionism (section)

== Style ==
The style of abstract impressionism focusses on the portrayal of real life subjects- typically situated close to the artist themselves- through simplification and abstraction.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":8" /> This creates a work of art that lends itself towards the traditions of both [[Impressionism]] and [[Abstract art]] movements.<ref name=":2" /> The amount of abstraction varies greatly from painting to painting,<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":11" /> which has been seen as a point of controversy in the movement as it disallows visual conformity between works.<ref name=":11" />

=== Painting techniques ===
[[File:Guillaumin SoleilCouchantAIvry.jpg|thumb|[[Armand Guillaumin]]'s ''Sunset at Ivry'', 1873. Demonstrates the Impressionist technique of "loading" paint onto the canvas to create a layered impact. |alt=|left]]
Like Impressionism, the artworks feature short brushstrokes with paint "loaded" onto the painting instrument.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":2" /> This technique involves piling paint onto an art tool, such as a brush or a palette knife, and layering the paint onto the canvas or paper to create a multi-layered and textured effect- or, an "impression".<ref name=":2" />

Abstract impressionists paintings have been described to resemble late-Impressionist pictures in their technique, like those of [[Monet]],<ref name=":4" /> but without the representative content that usually defines Impressionism.<ref name=":4" />

Abstract impressionist style also relies largely on the painting embracing the concept of [[en plein air]].<ref name=":1" /> ''En plein air'' painting is an artistic style involving painting outdoors, with the landscape or subject directly in front of the artist.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite book|last=Callen|first=Anthe|title=The Art of Impressionism: Painting Technique & The Making of Modernity|publisher=Yale University Press|year=2000|isbn=9780300084023|location=New Haven|pages=5}}</ref> This technique is used primarily by Impressionists.<ref name=":2" /> However, abstract impression deviates from traditional ''en plain air'' artworks<ref name=":1" /> as the level of exactness or realism in the painting is seen to be less important than overall atmospheric effect.<ref name=":1" />

=== Deviations from similar movements ===
Abstract impressionists have been described to be largely inspired by modern advances in and changing attitudes towards [[color theory]].<ref name=":1" /> Traditional Impressionist work, in its reflection of reality, often used gentle, bright, and complementary colours to mirror the outdoor setting and light sources.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Webster|first=J. Carson|date=1944|title=The Technique of Impressionism: A Reappraisal|journal=College Art Journal|volume=4|pages=3–22|doi=10.1080/15436322.1944.10795065}}</ref> Abstract impressionists, however, "did not hesitate to apply innovative techniques to their painting, considered revolutionary at the time".<ref name=":1" />