divisionism
/dɪˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/
noun
- A painting technique developed in the late 19th century in which small dots or strokes of pure color are placed next to each other so that the viewer's eye blends them from a distance; also called pointillism.
- Divisionism was popularized by artists like Georges Seurat and Paul Signac.
- Using divisionism, the artist created a shimmering effect of sunlight on water.
- The museum's new exhibit features several masterpieces of divisionism.
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