1. Plural of fauvism; art movements or styles characterized by bold, non-naturalistic use of color and simplified forms, originating with early 20th-century French painters.
Usage: art history; typically used in academic or museum contexts

Examples

• The museum's exhibition explored various fauvisms across Europe and their influence on modern art.
• Art historians debate the boundaries between different fauvisms and their regional variations.
• Early 20th-century fauvisms rejected realistic color in favor of emotional expression.
• The fauvisms of Matisse and Derain revolutionized how artists approached the canvas.