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pointillism

UK
/ˈpwæ̃tɪlɪz(ə)m/
US
/ˈpwɑːn(t)ɪˌlɪzəm/

Translations

pointillismnoun
The artist's use of pointillism created a vibrant and dynamic landscape on the canvas.
L'utilisation du pointillisme par l'artiste a créé un paysage vibrant et dynamique sur la toile.
Additional translations
pointillismeEn musique.
Synonyms
dotism
stippling
point technique
pointillismadjective
UK
/ˈpwæ̃tɪlɪz(ə)m/
US
/ˈpwɑːn(t)ɪˌlɪzəm/
Used attributively to describe things related to the artistic technique or style of pointillism.
The museum displayed several pointillism masterpieces alongside other post-Impressionist works.
Le musée exposait plusieurs chefs-d'œuvre pointillistes aux côtés d'autres œuvres postimpressionnistes.

Definitions

pointillismnoun
A technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image.
The artist's use of pointillism created a vibrant and dynamic landscape on the canvas.
A musical style in which individual, isolated tones and timbres are placed separately rather than in linear melodic lines, creating a sparse, point-like texture.
Webern's late works are often cited as prime examples of musical pointillism.
pointillismadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or employing the technique of pointillism.
The museum displayed several pointillism masterpieces alongside other post-Impressionist works.
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