luminarist

noun

lu·​mi·​nar·​ist
-rə̇st
plural -s
1
: an artist who is especially concerned with the effects of light and the portrayal of them in painting : an artist skilled in the rendition of effects of light and shade
2
often capitalized : luminist sense 2

Word History

Etymology

French luminariste, from luminaire lighting, lights + -iste -ist

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“Luminarist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luminarist. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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