neoprimitivism en · NOUN
Etymology
From neo- + primitivism, taking its name from Aleksandr Shevchenko's book Neo-primitivizm (1913).
Meanings
- (countable, qualifier:fine arts, uncountable) A Russian art movement fusing elements of Cézanne, cubism and futurism with traditional Russian folk art.
- (countable, qualifier:cultural anthropology, uncountable) The loss of cultural complexity due to environmental factors and forms of social interaction.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| neo-primitivism | alternative | lexicographic | |
| neoprimitivisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |