Pointillism
Definition
Pointillism is a painting technique in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image, relying on optical blending in the viewer’s eye rather than physical mixing on the palette.
Key Characteristics
- Discrete rasterized mark-making
- Simultaneous color contrast and optical blending
- Systematic spatial distribution of pigment dots
Applications
- Digital image rasterization and halftoning algorithms
- Shader programming and particle-based rendering in p5.js / WebGL
- Generative point-cloud visualizations
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Mentions in Source
- “Pointillism replaced broad subjective brushstrokes with discrete dots applied systematically according to optical science.” — A Brief History of Pointillism