Pointillist: meaning, definitions and examples

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pointillist

 

[ pษ”ษชnหˆtษชlษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art technique

A pointillist is an artist who employs the technique of pointillism, which involves creating images using small dots of color. This method relies on the eye's ability to blend the colors optically rather than physically mixing paint together.

Synonyms

dot painter, pointillism artist

Examples of usage

  • The pointillist technique was famously used by Georges Seurat.
  • Many modern artists still embrace pointillist methods in their work.
  • As a pointillist, she dedicated hours to perfecting each dot's placement.

Translations

Translations of the word "pointillist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pontilhista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‰เค‡เค‚เคŸเคฟเคฒเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pointillist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ poinilisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒะฐะฝั‚ั–ะปั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ punktalista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‚นๆ็”ปๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pointilliste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ puntillista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท noktacฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ๋ฌ˜ํ™”๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ุงุด ุงู„ู†ู‚ุงุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pointilista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pointilist

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚นๅฝฉ็”ปๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pointilist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ punktafrรฆรฐingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝาฏะบั‚ะตะปะตะนั‚ั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒฃแƒœแƒฅแƒขแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรถqtษ™รงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ puntillista

Etymology

The term 'pointillist' originates from the art movement known as pointillism, developed in the late 19th century by artists such as Georges Seurat and Paul Signac. Pointillism is a technique based on the division of colors into individual dots or small strokes, which, when viewed from a distance, blend together to form an image. The approach was a part of the broader movement of Post-Impressionism, where artists sought to express their emotional experiences and perceptions of reality using innovative techniques. The name itself is derived from the French word 'point', meaning 'dot', which emphasizes the distinctive style of this method. Over time, pointillism has influenced various art forms and continues to inspire contemporary artists who experiment with color and composition.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,493, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.