effectism en · NOUN
Etymology
From effect + -ism.
Meanings
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(derogatory, uncountable) A form of art based on producing an effect rather than conveying an idea.
I despise imitation and effectism. No great art ever rose or ever can rise that is based upon imitation or that sacrifices truth for effect.
1894, Lorettus Sutton Metcalf, Walter Hines Page, Joseph Mayer Rice, The Forum, volume 17, page 696: