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 1. A theory or practice of
                depicting the natural appearances of people or
                objects by means of dabs or strokes of primary
                unmixed colors in order to simulate actual
                reflected light.
 
   
 
 2. The depiction of scene, emotion, or character
                by details intended to achieve a vividness or
                effectiveness more by evoking subjective and
                sensory impressions than by recreating an
                objective reality.
 
 
  
 
 
 
  3. A style of musical composition
                designed to create moods through rich and varied
                harmonies and timbres 
 4. A practice of presenting and elaborating one's
                subjective reactions to a work of art.
 
 
  
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