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DIVISIONNISME [1 record]

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Record 1 1980-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Painting (Arts)
DEF

method of applying unmixed, pure color in contrasting dabs ... division of single tone into its separate, constituent hues ...

CONT

Under their influence he (Seurat) attempted a style employing broken strokes of colour, but he adapted it to his own needs, developing the technique known as divisionism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peinture (Arts)
DEF

Technique des peintres impressionnistes qui consiste à diviser les tons et à les juxtaposer sur la toile au lieu de les mélanger sur la palette.

CONT

Il «divise» en «parcelles» colorées jusqu'au point de résolution parfait. Le bon sens du public n'a-t-il pas créé même le terme de «divisionnisme» pour définir son procédé?

Spanish

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