pointillism
Translation
pointillism
Examples
Seurat is famous for his use of pointillism.
Seurat is famous for his use of pointillism.
Grammar Patterns
((pointillism)) as a noun referring to the art technique Seurat is famous for his use of pointillism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: divisionism, neo-impressionism
Etymology
From French 'point' (dot) + '-ill-' (diminutive suffix) + '-ism' (a practice or philosophy). Literally 'the practice of little dots'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'point' as in a dot of paint. 'Pointillism' is art made of many tiny points or dots.