excessivism
An art movement that expresses itself through various formsAn art movement that expresses itself through various forms. It refers to the contemporary consumer's urge to go beyond what is needed and beyond one's means when acquiring material goods. The works, based on excessive tendencies, are a commentary in and of themselves on materialism.
/ɪkˈsɛsɪvɪzəm/
Meaning
1 senses(capitalized, often, uncountable)An art movement that expresses itself through various forms. It refers to the contemporary consumer's urge to go beyond what is needed and beyond one's means when acquiring material goods. The works, based on excessive tendencies, are a commentary in and of themselves on materialism.
Origin
From excessive + -ism.From excessive + -ism.
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