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luminism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An American artistic style of the 19th century, characterised by effects of light in landscapes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: art, arts

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noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: artistic movement, art movement

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: luminisme — artistic style
  • Irish: lúmanachas — artistic style