"geometry of fear" meaning in English

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Noun

Rhymes: -ɪə(ɹ) Etymology: Coined in 1952 by Herbert Read in his description of the work of the eight British artists represented in the "New Aspects of British Sculpture" exhibition at the Biennale di Venezia of 1952. Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} geometry of fear
  1. (art, historical) The artistic style of an informal group or school of young British sculptors in the years after the Second World War, characterized by angular, jagged forms thought to reflect post-war angst and guilt. Wikipedia link: Geometry of Fear, Herbert Read Tags: historical Categories (topical): Art
    Sense id: en-geometry_of_fear-en-noun-PmNuEx0V Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: art, arts

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