abstract art
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- noun
- /ˈæbstrækt ɑrt/
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arte abstracto
- Celia hated abstract art, except Rothko and Franz Marc, in whom she thought the spirit moved.
- works of abstract art
- American abstract art
So we go from abstract art to precise mathematics, precise engineering drawings and things like that.
- So we go from abstract art to precise mathematics, precise engineering drawings and things like that.
Examples
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Well, clearly, she's trying to create another memory with her abstract art.
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I didn't know you were even interested in abstract art.
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And thus, modern abstract art was born.
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And she makes a living painting abstract art.
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This painting is called abstract art.
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By World War One, abstract art had made representative painting itself irrelevant.
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Mirvish's planned museum for abstract art is likely to attract.
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At other times, some scoffed at abstract art, and before that, impressionistic art.
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For Greenberg, in his 1959 essay "The Case for Abstract Art," the virtue of abstract art is that it encourages a meditative form of viewing.
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The gallery showcased a stunning collection of abstract art, filled with vibrant colors and unique shapes.
Synonyms
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A painting that uses shapes and colors instead of realistic pictures
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A style of painting from 1940s New York using large, free, abstract shapes and emotional brush strokes
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Art that uses patterns and color to make the eyes see movement or depth
A style of art that does not show real people or things but uses shapes and colors
An art movement that uses shapes, colors, and forms instead of real objects to show ideas or feelings
Antonyms
How Abstract
- Specialized
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Morphology
The meaning of 'abstract art' is directly compositional: an average B1 learner who knows 'abstract' (non-representational) and 'art' (creative visual work) will readily infer it denotes art that is non-representational or emphasizes shapes/colors. This adjective+noun combination follows standard English and cross-linguistic patterns, so the sense is immediately understandable from the parts.
Etymology
Abstract art comes from the idea that artists abstract — they leave out exact real details and use shapes, colors, and marks instead of a clear picture. That's why abstract art means art that shows 'feelings or ideas' rather than a picture of 'real life'.