synthetist

noun

Meaning

A person who combines diverse elements or ideas into a unified whole, or an artist belonging to the late 19th-century movement that prioritized abstract forms and subjective color over literal representation.

Examples

  • As a dedicated synthetist, she spent her career trying to bridge the gap between classical philosophy and modern scientific theory.
  • The exhibition featured several works by a leading synthetist of the Pont-Aven school.

Synonyms: integrator, unifier, synthesizer, eclectic