luminism meaning

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luminism (noun): an artistic movement in the United States that was derived from the Hudson River school; active from 1850 to 1870; painted realistic landscapes in a style that pictured atmospheric light and the use of aerial perspective.

Definition of luminism

  1. an artistic movement in the United States that was derived from the Hudson River school; active from 1850 to 1870; painted realistic landscapes in a style that pictured atmospheric light and the use of aerial perspective

    Type of: artistic movement

Word lists: words starting with LU · words ending in SM · 8-letter words

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