What does FAUVE mean?

Fauve

Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

• A member of a group of French artists who exhibited together in the early 20th century and whose works are characterized by the use of vivid colors in immediate juxtaposition and contours usually in bold outline.
• Of or relating to the Fauves or their style of painting.

Pronunciations:

• US: /foʊv/
• UK: /fəʊv/

Origin and Usage:

The term "fauve" comes from the French word "fauve," which means "wild beast." It was first used in the early 20th century to describe a group of French artists who exhibited together and whose works were characterized by the use of vivid colors in immediate juxtaposition and bold outlines. The Fauves were known for their rejection of traditional artistic techniques and their embrace of bold, expressive styles. Today, the term is used to describe any art or artist that uses bold, vivid colors and strong, expressive brushstrokes.

Synonyms:

• Expressionist
• Colorist
• Modernist

Related Words:

• Paint
• Brush
• Color
• Style
• Palette

Example Sentences:

• The Fauves were known for their use of bold, vivid colors and strong, expressive brushstrokes.
• Her paintings are characterized by a fauve style, with bright, contrasting colors and bold outlines.