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Fauvism Definition & Meaning

fauvism
noun
  1. an art movement launched in 1905 whose work was characterized by bright and nonnatural colors and simple forms; influenced the expressionists

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What does fauvism mean?
an art movement launched in 1905 whose work was characterized by bright and nonnatural colors and simple forms; influenced the expressionists
What part of speech is fauvism?
Fauvism is a noun.

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