[luˈmɪnɪzəm]

Definitions

1. noun

A style of French painting (1820s-1830s) characterized by an emphasis on light and color.

“The art museum featured a collection of luminist paintings that showcased the artists’ ability to capture the play of light on water.”

2. noun

A philosophical movement that emphasizes the importance of reason and the intellect in understanding the world.

“The intellectual luminism of the 19th century led to a renewed focus on scientific inquiry and rational thought.”