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Noun: luminism
  1. An artistic movement in the United States that was derived from the Hudson River school; active from 1850 to 1870; painted realistic landscapes in a style that pictured atmospheric light and the use of aerial perspective

Derived forms: luminisms

Type of: art movement, artistic movement

Encyclopedia: Luminism