pointillism
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noun, often capitalized \ˈpwaⁿ(n)-tē-ˌyi-zəm, ˈpȯin-tə-ˌli-zəm\Definition of POINTILLISM
: the theory or practice in art of applying small strokes or dots of color to a surface so that from a distance they blend together
— poin·til·list \ˌpwaⁿ(n)-tē-ˈyēst, ˈpȯin-tə-list\ noun
See Origin of POINTILLISM
French pointillisme, from pointiller to stipple, from point spot, from Old French — more at point
First Known Use: 1901
pointillism
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)In painting, the practice of applying small strokes or dots of contrasting colour to a surface so that from a distance they blend together. The term (and its synonym, divisionism) was first used to describe the paintings of Georges Seurat. See also Camille Pissarro; Paul Signac.
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