primitivism

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A noun referring to a belief, style, or state characterized by simplicity, roughness, or an imitation of early or primitive forms, often in art or culture.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Haltung, einen Stil oder Zustand bezeichnet, die/der durch Einfachheit, Ursprünglichkeit oder die Nachahmung früher bzw. als primitiv geltender Formen geprägt ist, oft in Kunst oder Kultur.

1. Unrefined or wild state C1 formal art

   A condition or quality of being basic, crude, or lacking in sophistication, often associated with early or undeveloped societies.

   • The artist's work was criticized for its perceived primitivism and lack of technique.
   • Some early explorers wrote about the primitivism of the tribes they encountered.
   • The novel explores the tension between civilization and primitivism.

   🇩🇪Primitivismus

   Synonyme: barbarismcrudenesscrudityprimitivenessroughnessrudenesssavagerywildness

   Antonyme: civilizationculturerefinementsophistication

2. Artistic style C1 formal art

   A genre in art, music, or literature that imitates or is inspired by the style of primitive artists or children, often characterized by simplicity, bold colors, and a lack of perspective.

   • Primitivism in painting often features flat, two-dimensional forms and vibrant colors.
   • The museum's new exhibit showcases the influence of primitivism on modern art.
   • His sculpture is a clear example of primitivism, with its rough, unpolished surfaces.

   🇩🇪Primitivismus

   Synonyme: naive art

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