effectism

English

Etymology

From effect +‎ -ism.

Noun

effectism (uncountable)

1. (art, derogatory) A form of art based on producing an effect rather than conveying an idea.
   • 1894, Lorettus Sutton Metcalf, Walter Hines Page, Joseph Mayer Rice, The Forum, volume 17, page 696:

     I despise imitation and effectism. No great art ever rose or ever can rise that is based upon imitation or that sacrifices truth for effect.