kineticism
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A strong use of movement in art or performance to make it feel alive
- noun
- /kɪˈnɛtɪˌsɪzəm/
- Formal
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cinetismo
- A PR flack on the show floor claimed that Batman's fighting style has been "enhanced" with a bunch of new moves and animations, but the hand-to-hand combat still had the same smooth, approachable kineticism as before.
Examples
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The artist's latest installation showcases the principles of kineticism through the dynamic movement of its components.
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It was Calder's first essay in kineticism, an interest that occupied him for decades thereafter.
Academic text (1998) -
Studying kineticism in art helps us understand how motion can convey emotions and ideas.
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The concept of kineticism emphasizes the importance of movement in both visual arts and scientific theories.
How Kinetic
Surface Forms
kineticism singular
kineticisms plural
Morphology
Etymology
Kineticism comes from the Greek word kinesis, which means 'movement', plus the ending -ism that shows a practice or style. So, kineticism means the idea or practice of using movement—think of the word kinetic or the phrase 'kinetic energy'—and that is why it describes art or science that focuses on motion.