ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Precisionism

Okay kiddo, let me explain to you what precisionism is all about!

So, imagine you are drawing a picture of a building. You want to make sure that all the lines are straight and that every little detail is exactly where it's supposed to be. That's kind of what precisionism is all about - making art that is very precise and accurate.

Precisionism is an art movement that started in the early 20th century in America. Artists who were part of this movement wanted to make art that reflected the modern world around them. They often focused on creating paintings of shiny skyscrapers, bridges and factories - all things that were a big part of the modern world.

These artists also paid very close attention to detail - every little line and every little shape had to be just right. They wanted their art to look almost like a photograph! This meant that they often used rulers and other tools to help them make their paintings as precise as possible.

So, in a nutshell, precisionism is an art style where artists create very accurate and detailed paintings of the modern world around them. They pay close attention to every little detail and use tools to help them make their paintings as precise as they can be.