Associations to the word «Fauvism»

Wiktionary

FAUVISM, noun. An artistic movement of the last part of the 19th century which emphasized spontaneity and the use of extremely bright colors.

Dictionary definition

FAUVISM, noun. An art movement launched in 1905 whose work was characterized by bright and nonnatural colors and simple forms; influenced the expressionists.

Wise words

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