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
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Origin and Etymology of pointillism
French pointillisme, from pointiller to stipple, from point spot, from Old French — more at point
POINTILLISM Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of pointillism for English Language Learners
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: a style of painting in which a picture is formed from small dots of color
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