excessivism
/ɪkˈsɛsɪvɪzəm/
excessivism means 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. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 85 out of 100.
excessivism is pronounced /ɪkˈsɛsɪvɪzəm/.
Etymology
From excessive + -ism.
noun
- 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.