Volumism
Volumism is a term used in art history and criticism to describe a style or approach that emphasizes volume, mass, and the three-dimensional presence of forms. It is often contrasted with styles that prioritize flatness, line, or optical illusion. In painting, volumism suggests that the artist is depicting objects as solid and weighty, with a sense of tangible existence in space. This can be achieved through techniques such as chiaroscuro (the use of strong contrasts between light and dark) to model forms and create a sense of depth, and a rendering of surfaces that suggests texture and solidity.
The concept of volumism is not tied to a specific historical period or movement but can be