Effectism
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A form of art based on producing an effect rather than conveying an idea. derogatory, uncountable
"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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From effect + -ism.
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