Pisteytyksiä

Pisteytyksiä, meaning "dotting" or "pointillism" in English, is a visual art technique characterized by the application of small, distinct dots of color in patterns to form an image. The viewer's eye blends the dots of color together, creating a more vibrant and luminous effect than is possible with traditional brushstrokes. This technique is often associated with the Neo-Impressionist art movement.

Georges Seurat is considered the leading proponent of pisteytyksiä, developing it in the late 19th century. He was fascinated by scientific theories of color and optics, particularly the concept of optical mixing, where colors placed next to each other are perceived by the viewer as a new, blended color. Artists using pisteytyksiä meticulously applied tiny dots of pure, unmixed color, relying on the viewer's perception to create the final hue and form. This method requires considerable patience and precision.

While Seurat is the most famous practitioner, other artists, including Paul Signac, also employed this technique. Pisteytyksiä was a departure from Impressionism, which focused on capturing fleeting moments and the subjective experience of light and color. Neo-Impressionism, with its scientific approach, aimed for a more structured and deliberate representation. The technique can be applied to various media, including oil painting, drawing, and printmaking.