synthetism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A style of postimpressionism that aims to synthesize various elements: the outward appearance of the thing depicted, the artist's feelings about it, and aesthetic considerations.
  2. The complete treatment of a fracture, restoring the parts to their proper place and holding them there.

Word forms

synthetism

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