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alloverness

alloverness noun: the non-differential treatment of the surface of a two-dimensional artwork such as a painting, giving it a sense of uniformity and a lack of focus.

Noun

alloverness (uncountable)

  1. The non-differential treatment of the surface of a two-dimensional artwork such as a painting, giving it a sense of uniformity and a lack of focus.
    • The virtual absence of white in Mr. Whitney’s work creates a great visual heat and internal pressure — an alloverness that reflects his careful study of Pollock — but, of course, it also has symbolic overtones.2015 July 16, Roberta Smith, “Review: Stanley Whitney’s Paintings Reinvent the Grid”, in New York Times

Forms of alloverness

alternative formall-overness

Questions about alloverness

What does alloverness mean?
Alloverness means the non-differential treatment of the surface of a two-dimensional artwork such as a painting, giving it a sense of uniformity and a lack of focus.
What part of speech is alloverness?
Alloverness is a noun.

Words near alloverness in the dictionary

  1. alloveins
  2. allovenous
  3. allover
  4. alloverish
  5. alloverishness
  6. alloverness
  7. allovers
  8. allow
  9. allow for
  10. allow it
  11. allow nature to take her course

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