A modern term for an interest in the effects of light and atmospheric perspective found in the work of Hudson River school and later nineteenth-century landscapists. Luminist paintings featured clearly organized compositions and meticulous presentation, often depicting harbors or sea views, with shimmering reflections.
Luminism is an American landscape painting style of the 1850s – 1870s, characterized by effects of light in landscapes, through the use of aerial perspective, and the hiding of visible brushstrokes. Luminist landscapes emphasize tranquility, and often depict calm, reflective water and a soft, hazy sky.