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fauvism

 

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Noun fauvism has 1 sense
  1. fauvism - an art movement launched in 1905 whose work was characterized by bright and non-natural colors and simple forms; influenced the expressionists
    --1 is a kind of
    artistic movement, art movement

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Fauvism

Description:

Fauvism is an art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by vibrant and bold colors, energetic brushwork, and simplified forms. It is often associated with the works of Henri Matisse and André Derain.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The fauvist painters used intense and non-naturalistic colors to express emotions.
  2. Her artwork exhibits the free-spiritedness commonly found in fauvism.
  3. Fauvist paintings often feature simplified shapes and forms.
  4. I enjoy how fauvism embraces the use of intense hues that bring paintings to life.

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