noun
- Plural of divisionist; people who advocate or practice division, especially in art movements such as Pointillism or Neo-Impressionism.
Usage: Often used in art history to refer to artists of the late 19th century who used divisionist techniques.; Can also refer to political figures or groups that promote division.
Examples
- The divisionists of the Neo-Impressionist movement applied small dots of pure color to canvas.
- Art historians study the techniques developed by divisionists like Georges Seurat.
- Political divisionists were criticized for their efforts to fragment the coalition.
- The divisionists believed that optical mixing would create more vibrant colors than traditional blending.
- Some divisionists in the party pushed for regional autonomy.