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pointillism

Syllabification: (poin·til·lism)
Pronunciation: /ˈpwaNtēˌyizəm, ˈpointlˌizəm/
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Definition of pointillism

noun

  • a technique of neo-impressionist painting using tiny dots of various pure colors, which become blended in the viewer’s eye. It was developed by Georges Seurat with the aim of producing a greater degree of luminosity and brilliance of color.

Derivatives

pointillist

Pronunciation: /ˌpwaNtēˈyēst, ˈpointl-ist/
noun & adjective

pointillistic

Pronunciation: /ˌpwaNtēˈyistik, ˌpointlˈistik/
adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: from French pointillisme, from pointiller 'mark with dots'

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