The technique of pointillist painting was adopted to:
A) avoid the dimming effect of subtractive color mixtures.
B) avoid the dimming effect of additive color mixtures.
C) highlight the brushstrokes of the painters.
D) expand the range of colors by using synthetic pigments.

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Pointillist painting, a technique developed by Georges Seurat and Paul Signac in the late 19th century, involves applying small, distinct dots of color in patterns to form an image. This method was adopted to avoid the dimming effect of subtractive color mixtures, which occurs when pigments are mixed together, potentially leading to muddier, less vibrant colors. By placing pure, unmixed colors in close proximity, pointillism takes advantage of the additive color mixing that happens in the viewer's eye and brain, allowing for brighter, more luminous colors to emerge without physically mixing the pigments.

The Technique of Pointillist Painting Was Adopted To