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pointillism

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a genre of painting characterized by the application of paint in dots and small strokes; developed by Georges Seurat and his followers in late 19th century France

a school of painters who used a technique of painting with tiny dots of pure colors that would blend in the viewer's eye; developed by Georges Seurat and his followers late in 19th century France

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He adopted elements of Pointillism, a technique in which a multitude of small coloured dots are applied to the canvas so that when seen from a distance they create an optical blend of hues. Source: Internet

This work demonstrates the influence of pointillism in the way the depth of field is collapsed into a flat, luminescent surface. Source: Internet

In 1886, two large exhibitions were staged there, showing Pointillism and Neo-Impressionism for the first time, and bringing attention to Georges Seurat and Paul Signac. Source: Internet

His paintings of this period are characterised by flat shapes and controlled lines, using pointillism in a less rigorous way than before. Source: Internet

It is said to be one of the greatest examples of Pointillism - a technique where small colourful dots are applied to form an images. Source: Internet

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