1. Artists or painters associated with luminism, a 19th-century American art movement emphasizing light, atmosphere, and serene landscapes.
Usage: art history; plural of luminist
2. Followers or advocates of luminism, a philosophical or spiritual doctrine emphasizing light or enlightenment.
Usage: philosophy; rare

Examples

• The luminists of the Hudson River School created paintings celebrated for their glowing skies and tranquil waters.
• American luminists like Frederic Edwin Church and John Frederick Kensett revolutionized landscape painting in the 1800s.
• Collectors prize works by luminists for their masterful use of light and atmospheric effects.
• The exhibition featured paintings by several prominent luminists from the mid-nineteenth century.
• Art historians study luminists to understand the development of American Romantic painting.