Sprezzatura
[sprets-ə-TYOOR-ə]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: Italian, early 15th century
1.
Studied carelessness, especially as a characteristic quality or style of art or literature.
Examples of Sprezzatura in a sentence
"Leo's artwork demonstrates enviable sprezzatura."
"At first glance the mural seems unfinished, but it's actually a lovely example of sprezzatura."
About Sprezzatura
Nonchalance describes being (or feigning being) in a calm or relaxed state. Similarly, sprezzatura is studied carelessness — which often describes attempting to seem calm or relaxed when undertaking a particular action.
Did you Know?
While many people claim to work in a careless sprezzatura style, not everyone can be the next Picasso or Jackson Pollock. It takes hard work to imbue a childlike doodle with intention.
