"alloverness" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} alloverness (uncountable)
  1. (art) The non-differential treatment of the surface of a two-dimensional artwork such as a painting, giving it a sense of uniformity and a lack of focus. Wikipedia link: All-over painting Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Art Synonyms: all-overness
    Sense id: en-alloverness-en-noun-bcGmdFe- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: art, arts

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