a style in art during the late 14th and early 15th centuries characterized by elegant stylization of illuminated manuscripts, mosaics, stained glass, etc, and by increased interest in secular themes. Major contributors were Simone Martini, Giotto, and Pisanello
International Gothic in American English
noun
a style of Gothic art, esp. painting, developed in Europe in the late 14th and early 15th centuries,chiefly characterized by details carefully delineated in a naturalistic manner, elongated and delicately modeled forms, the use of complex perspective, and an emphasis on the decorative or ornamental aspect of drapery, foliage, or setting
Also called: International Style
Word origin
[1950–55]This word is first recorded in the period 1950–55. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: action painting, conflict of interest, hot line, point-of-sale, speech recognition