Luminism (Noun)
Meaning
An artistic movement in the United States that was derived from the Hudson River school; active from 1850 to 1870; painted realistic landscapes in a style that pictured atmospheric light and the use of aerial perspective.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The American art movement of Luminism, characterized by its use of light and aerial perspective, produced some of the most iconic landscapes of the 19th century.
- The artists of the Luminism movement, such as Fitz Henry Lane and Martin Johnson Heade, sought to capture the fleeting effects of natural light in their works.
- Luminism, a short-lived but influential movement, focused on the realistic depiction of light and atmosphere in the American landscape.
- The use of aerial perspective was a hallmark of Luminism, allowing artists to create a sense of depth and distance in their paintings.
- Luminism's emphasis on capturing the subtleties of light and atmosphere led to a greater emphasis on realism and detail in American landscape painting.