Vorticist

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Refers to the British literary and artistic movement founded in 1914 by Wyndham Lewis and members of the Rebel Art Centre. Inspired by Italian Futurism, works of art including paintings, prints, and photographs are characterized by strong contours and clear, angular, machine-like forms.
Vorticist
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024