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Pointillism is a style of painting developed in the late 19th century, characterized by the use of small, distinct dots of pure color applied in patterns to form an image. The term "pointillism" comes from the French word "point," meaning "dot." This technique was pioneered by Georges Seurat and Paul Signac, who sought to create the illusion of color through the precise application of small dots of pure color, rather than through the blending of colors on the palette.

The pointillist movement emerged as a reaction against the Impressionist style, which emphasized the use of visible brushstrokes and the blending of colors to create a sense of light and atmosphere. Pointillists, on the other hand, believed that the eye could perceive color from a distance by seeing the individual dots rather than the blended colors.

The most famous pointillist work is Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" (1884-1886), which features a crowd of people enjoying a picnic on the island of La Grande Jatte. The painting is composed of thousands of small dots of color, each representing a separate brushstroke. The use of pointillism in this work creates a sense of vibrancy and energy, as the individual dots of color seem to dance and move when viewed from a distance.

Pointillism had a significant influence on the development of modern art, particularly in the use of color and the exploration of the relationship between form and color. The technique of pointillism continues to be used by artists today, and its legacy can be seen in the works of many contemporary artists.