pointillism
poin·til·lism
noun, often capitalized\ˈpwaⁿ(n)-tē-ˌyi-zəm, ˈpȯin-tə-ˌli-zəm\
Definition of POINTILLISM
: the theory or practice in art of applying small strokes or dots of color to a surface so that from a distance they blend together
— poin·til·list \ˌpwaⁿ(n)-tē-ˈyēst, ˈpȯin-tə-list\ noun
See Origin of POINTILLISM
French pointillisme, from pointiller to stipple, from point spot, from Old French — more at point
First Known Use: 1901
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