pointillism

Thân thiện

An artist creates a landscape painting using pointillism.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An art movement and technique: A style of painting developed in the late 19th century, characterized by the application of paint in small, distinct dots or strokes of pure color. These dots are intended to blend together when viewed from a distance, creating luminous optical mixtures.

Usage

• As a subject or topic: Pointillism is a significant movement in the history of modern art.
  • The museum's exhibition focuses on the development of Pointillism.
• Describing a painting's style: Used to characterize the technique of a specific artwork.
  • This landscape is a prime example of pointillism.
• Referring to the method itself: Used to discuss the technical process.
  • The artist employed pointillism to achieve a vibrant, shimmering effect.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• Pointillist (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of pointillism.
  • The painting has a distinct pointillist style.
• Pointillist (n): An artist who paints in the style of pointillism.
  • Seurat and Signac were leading pointillists.

Variants and Related Words

• Divisionism: A related term sometimes used interchangeably with pointillism, though it can more specifically refer to the theory of color separation.
• Neo-impressionism: The broader artistic movement to which pointillism belongs.

Synonyms

• Divisionism (in specific contexts)
• Dotted technique (descriptive, non-art historical term)

Antonyms

• Blended painting
• Impasto (a technique using thick layers of paint)
• Wash technique (e.g., in watercolor)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genre of painting characterized by the application of paint in dots and small strokes; developed by Georges Seurat and his followers in late 19th century France
2. a school of painters who used a technique of painting with tiny dots of pure colors that would blend in the viewer's eye; developed by Georges Seurat and his followers late in 19th century France