Precisionism

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An American art style from the early 1900s that shows clear, simple shapes and sharp lines

noun
/prɪˈsɪʒənɪzəm/

Formal

: precisismo

Many artists influenced by Precisionism focused on industrial landscapes and urban scenes.

Examples

The museum's new exhibit features several masterpieces of Precisionism from the 1920s.
The painting exemplifies Precisionism.
She wrote her thesis on the impact of Precisionism in American modern art.
Is Precisionism your favorite art movement?
Precisionism emerged in the 1920s, showcasing Precisionism through sharp geometric forms influenced by the industrial landscape of America.
Artists associated with Precisionism often depicted cityscapes, emphasizing clarity and order in their designs.
The movement known as Precisionism is characterized by its focus on finely detailed representations of modern life.

Surface Forms

Precisionism singular

Precisionisms plural

Morphology

Precisionism = precision (transparent) = precision + ism

Formed from the noun 'precision' with the productive suffix '-ism' denoting a movement or doctrine, so the meaning as an art movement characterized by precision is directly derivable.

Etymology

Precisionism comes from precision ('exactness') and the ending -ism ('a movement or style'). So the word names an art movement that uses very sharp, clear, and geometric shapes to make pictures feel exact and controlled.