Definitions

1. noun

An artist, especially a painter, who is a member of the Fauvist movement, characterized by the use of vivid, unblended colors.

“The museum featured a collection of fauvist paintings by Henri Matisse and André Derain.”

2. adjective

Characterized by vivid, unblended colors.

“The fauvist hues in the sunset were breathtakingly beautiful.”

3. noun

A person who has a strong, uninhibited style or manner of expression, especially in art or music.

“The young artist was seen as a fauvist, unafraid to break the rules of traditional art.”