Fauvist: meaning, definitions and examples

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fauvist

 

[ foสŠหˆvษชzm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art movement

Fauvism was an early 20th-century art movement characterized by bold, vibrant colors and brushwork. The term 'Fauvism' derives from the French word 'fauves', meaning 'wild beasts', a name that arose from the critics' reaction to the artists' expressive use of color. Fauvist artists prioritized personal expression over realistic representation. Notable figures in this movement include Henri Matisse and Andrรฉ Derain, who sought to convey emotion through their innovative use of color and style. The movement's influence can be seen in various modern art forms.

Synonyms

expressive colorism, vibrant art, wild art.

Examples of usage

  • Matisse's fauvist works are celebrated for their bold colors.
  • The Fauvist movement challenged traditional art aesthetics.
  • Fauvism paved the way for later modernist movements.
  • Critics initially dismissed Fauvism as mere 'wild beast' art.
  • Fauvist artists often painted landscapes and portraits.

Translations

Translations of the word "fauvist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fauvista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅŒเคตเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fauvist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fauvist

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพะฒั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fawista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒผใƒดใ‚ฃใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fauviste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fauvista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fauvist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋น„์Šคํ‹ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููˆูุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fauvist

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fauvist

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡Žๅ…ฝๆดพ่‰บๆœฏๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fauvist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fauvist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะพะฒะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fauvist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fauvista

Etymology

The term 'Fauvism' was coined around 1905 during an exhibition at the Salon d'Automne in Paris where a group of painters exhibited their works. The emergence of this group was marked by their unconventional application of color and form, which contrasted sharply with the more subdued palettes typical of earlier art movements like Impressionism. The leading figures, including Henri Matisse and Andrรฉ Derain, sought to create works that evoked strong emotional responses rather than realistic depiction. Fauvism was short-lived, lasting only a few years, but its impact on the art world was profound, paving the way for Expressionism and influencing many later artists. The term 'fauves' was originally used derogatorily but was later embraced by the artists themselves. Despite its brief existence, Fauvism fundamentally changed the perception of color and expression in visual art.