A painting technique that separates colors into individual strokes or patches rather than mixing them on the palette, allowing colors to blend optically when viewed from a distance. This method aims to achieve greater luminosity and vibrancy.
From the concept of 'dividing' colors, coined in the 1880s to describe the systematic approach to color separation developed by Neo-Impressionist artists. The term emphasized the scientific and theoretical aspects of the technique more than 'pointillism.'
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