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pointillism

 

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Noun pointillism has 1 sense
  1. pointillism - 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
    --1 is a kind of
    school; artistic movement, art movement

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Pointillism

Noun:

A technique in painting where small dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image.

Example sentence:

Many art enthusiasts appreciate the intricate beauty of pointillism, admiring the way individual dots merge together to create a stunning masterpiece.

Adjective:

Related to or characteristic of the pointillist technique in painting.

Example sentence:

The art critic praised the artist's pointillist style, highlighting the vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail.

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