Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

agamograph

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ag-amo-graph
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A graphic form, popularized by Yaacov Agam, that uses lenticular printing to create the illusion of kineticism.

Example Sentences

"This show includes serigraphs, Agamographs, sculptures, and tapestries by one of the pioneers of kinetic and optical art."
"In 1970 Agam's environmental painting for the Forum Leverkusen in Germany was installed. The next year one of his most popular graphic techniques, the "Agamograph" (a multidimensional graphic) was developed."
"I had seen one or two Agams in books and museums, but I was amazed that almost every wall in Sidney's house seemed to display an Agamograph, and some walls had more Agam than wall showing."

Etymology

From Agam + -o- + -graph.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: Agam
Suffix: -o-

Inflected Forms

Agamographs (plural)

Questions

What does agamograph mean?: A graphic form, popularized by Yaacov Agam, that uses lenticular printing to create the illusion of kineticism.
Where does agamograph come from?: From Agam + -o- + -graph.

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