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Pointillism

Pointillism is an art technique which refers to the practice of applying small strokes or dots of pure colour to the surface. The technique is based on the science of optics where the mind and eye blend colour spots placed together into a full image. This is how pixels in computer screens form an image. 

The technique of pointillism was invented by the artists ‘Georges Seurat ‘and ‘Paul Signac’. The process was initially called the style of painting Divisionism but the name was changed over time. Pointillism is primarily based on the colour theories and has more of a scientific approach.

The style is considered to be one of the most difficult technique to master and a very few artists today who practice it. The technique requires a steady hand along with an immense amount of patience. Different artists have different ways to create the painting using this technique. Some may create a very realistic picture while some choose to create an illusion through it. Artists might paint shapes or lines that make a picture or can throw paint at the canvas. 

Some most famous examples of pointillism are A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges  Seurat,  Sunday’ by Paul signac, Luxe Calmet Volupte by Henri Matisse.

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