FAUVISM

fauvism

(noun) an art movement launched in 1905 whose work was characterized by bright and nonnatural colors and simple forms; influenced the expressionists

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

fauvism (uncountable)

An artistic movement of the last part of the 19th century which emphasized spontaneity and the use of extremely bright colors. [from 1905]

Source: Wiktionary



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