pointillism

 
Pronunciation: /ˈpwantɪlɪz(ə)m/

noun

[mass noun]
  • a technique of neo-Impressionist painting using tiny dots of various pure colours, which become blended in the viewer’s eye. It was developed by Seurat with the aim of producing a greater degree of luminosity and brilliance of colour.

Derivatives

pointillist

noun & adjective

pointillistic

Pronunciation: /ˌpwantɪˈlɪstɪk/
adjective

Origin:

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