Pointillism Pointillism Pointillism () is a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image. Georges Seurat and Paul Signac developed the technique in 1886, branching from Impressionism. The term "Pointillism" was coined by art critics in the late 1880s to ridicule the works of these artists, and is now used without its earlier mocking connotation. The movement Seurat began with this technique is known as Neo-impressionism. The Divisionists, too, used a similar technique of patterns to form images, though with larger cube-like brushstrokes. The technique relies on the ability of the
Body painting and feet models". Body painting features in various media. The popular TV variety show, "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In", featured bodies painted with comedic phrases and jokes during transitions. "The Pillow Book", a 1996 film by Peter Greenaway, is centred on body painting. The 1990 American film "Where the Heart Is" featured several examples of models who were painted to blend into elaborate backdrops as trompe-l'œil. Skin Wars is a body painting reality competition hosted by Rebecca Romijn that premiered on Game Show Network on August 6, 2014. Body painting Body painting is a form of body art where artwork is