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primitivism

/ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/C1formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее веру, стиль или состояние, характеризующееся простотой, грубостью или подражанием ранним или примитивным формам, часто в искусстве или культуре.

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.

uncountable

  1. Unrefined or wild stateC1formalart

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

    ruПримитивизм

    • 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.

    Synonymsbarbarismcrudenesscrudityprimitivenessroughnessrudenesssavagerywildness

    Antonymscivilizationculturerefinementsophistication

  2. Artistic styleC1formalart

    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.

    ruПримитивизм

    • 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.

    Synonymsnaive art

Forms
  • primitivisms plural form
  • primitivisms' possessive plural form
  • primitivism's possessive singular form