Deformism

/dɪˈfɔːrmɪzəm/ noun

Definition

A theory, practice, or movement emphasizing deformation or the intentional change of form as a philosophy or aesthetic.

Etymology

From deform + -ism (suffix creating nouns for ideologies, practices, or conditions). The -ism suffix comes from Greek -ismos.

Kelly Says

While not a common word, deformism could describe artistic movements that deliberately distort form—like how Picasso's Cubism deforms realistic shapes to show multiple perspectives at once.

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