synthetism
/ˈsɪnθəˌtɪzəm/
noun
- An artistic style from the late 1800s that used bold colors and simple forms to express emotions and ideas, rather than realistic detail.
- Synthetism influenced later movements like Expressionism and Fauvism.
- Paul Gauguin was a leading figure in synthetism, using flat areas of bright color.
- The painting's strong outlines and vivid hues are typical of synthetism.