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Discover 7 Things to Know About Pointillism

Pointillism was a significant art movement that emerged during the post Impressionist era in the late 19th century. Also referred to as Divisionism or Neo Impressionism, it was pioneered by artist Paul Signac and Georges Seurat.

1) Pointillism initiated a new era in painting

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    2) Georges Seurat was the leader of the movement

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    Image Courtesy: Matt Harvey Art

    3) A painting by George Seurat served as a manifesto

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    Image Courtesy: Wikipedia

    4) A pictorial technique derived from Impressionist painting

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    Image Courtesy: Daily Art Magazine

    5) Pointillism follows scientific law

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    Image Courtesy: Rachel Shilston

    6) Paul Signac’s divisionism, another process

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    Image Courtesy: Art Shortlist

    7) Pointillism is also called Neo Impressionism

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