Excessivism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɪkˈsɛsɪvɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Excessivism is a noun meaning (often capitalized) 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.
Meaning
(often capitalized) 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.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include maximism, maximalism, excessiveness, extravagance, extravagancy, hyperconsumption.
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