synthetism

/ (ˈsɪnθɪˌtɪzəm) /

noun

(often capital) the symbolism of Gauguin and the Nabis, who reacted against the impressionists and realists by seeking to produce brightly coloured abstractions of their inner experience

Words nearby synthetism

synthetic phonics, synthetic polymers, synthetic resin, synthetic rubber, synthetic speech, synthetism, synthetize, synthol, synthpop, syntonic, syntonize

Derived forms of synthetism

synthetist, noun

Word Origin for synthetism

C19: from Greek sunthetos composite; see synthetic

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