Primitifs (en. Primitives)

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Meaning & Definition

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noun

Artists or works that refer to simple or traditional forms of art.

The primitives came from a time when art was more connected to nature.

Les primitifs provenaient d'une époque où l'art était plus lié à la nature.

A historical period characterized by simple or underdeveloped societies.

The study of primitives is essential in archaeology.

Les études des primitives sont essentielles en archéologie.

The word 'primitif' comes from the Latin 'primitivus', meaning 'first' or 'original'.

primitive art

Refers to the art of non-Western societies, often considered more authentic.

art primitif

primitive thought

Ideas or beliefs that seem to be simple representations of reality.

pensée primitive

primitivism

An artistic movement that values traditional and naive art.

primitivisme

primitive culture

Encompasses the traditions and practices of ancient societies.

culture primitive

Basic or unrefined things.

This drawing is really primitive; it looks like a child made it.

Ce dessin est vraiment primitif, on dirait qu'un enfant l'a fait.

A simple style without finesse.

He has a primitive taste in decoration; everything is too simple.

Il a un goût primitif dans la décoration, tout est trop simple.