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primitive art

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun primitive art has 1 sense
  1. outsider art, self-taught art, vernacular art, naive art, primitive art - a genre of art and outdoor constructions made by untrained artists who do not recognize themselves as artists
    --1 is a kind of genre

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Primitive Art

Definition: Primitive art refers to artistic works that are created by indigenous peoples or those who possess a non-academic, perhaps even childlike, style of artistic expression. It often emphasizes raw, unrefined forms and utilizes simple techniques.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: Artistic works created by indigenous peoples.

Example Sentence: The museum featured a captivating exhibition of primitive art from various tribal cultures.

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Sense 2:

Noun: Artistic works characterized by a non-academic, childlike style.

Example Sentence: His paintings were reminiscent of primitive art, with their bold colors and simplistic forms.

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Sense 3:

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of early or ancient times.

Example Sentence: The cave mural depicted primitive art, illustrating the artistic expressions of our ancestors.

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Sense 4:

Adjective: Basic, simple, or rudimentary.

Example Sentence: The furniture had a primitive art aesthetic with its rough-hewn wood and minimalistic design.

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