Vocabulary Entry

fauvist

|noun • adjective

noun

A follower of the Fauvism art movement, characterized by vivid colors and bold brushwork.

Example Sentences

"Henri Matisse is one of the most famous fauvists."

"The fauvist style revolutionized the use of color in painting."

"Many fauvists aimed to express emotion through color rather than realistic representation."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The fauvist painting features bright, unblended colors."

"Her fauvist approach to the landscape made it seem alive with emotion."

"Fauvist artists often used color in a way that broke from traditional practices."