Pointillism is an art form that uses small, distinct dots of color to create a larger image. It was developed in the late 19th century by French artist Georges Seurat and has been used by many other artists since then. The term POINTILLISM is derived from the French word 'POINT, ' meaning 'DOT, ' and the technique involves placing small dots of paint on a canvas to create a larger image. The dots are usually placed close together, creating a mosaic-like effect. The use of dots instead of brush strokes gives the artwork a unique texture and allows for more subtle gradations of color.