vorticism
/ˈvɔrtɪsɪzəm/
noun
- An early 20th-century art movement in Britain that emphasized bold lines, sharp angles, and a sense of energy and movement, often inspired by machines and modern life.
- Many Vorticism artworks feature abstract, geometric shapes and dynamic compositions.
- Vorticism was influenced by Cubism and Futurism but had its own distinct style.
- The painter Wyndham Lewis was a leading figure in the Vorticism movement.