Or|phism

Or|phism
Or|phism «AWR fihz uhm»,
1. a religion or philosophical system based on the mysteries and verses attributed to Orpheus.
2. a style of abstract painting current in France in the early 1900's, characterized by the use of geometric forms painted in rich, glowing colors to produce prismatic effects.

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