Meaning of the word pointillism in English
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pointillism
US /ˈpɔɪn.tə.lɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈpɔɪn.tɪ.lɪ.zəm/
Noun
a technique of neo-impressionist painting using tiny dots of various pure colors, which become blended in the viewer's eye.
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Georges Seurat is a famous artist known for his use of pointillism.
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The painting's vibrant colors were achieved through careful application of pointillism.