representationism
- noun
- /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənɪzəm/
- Specialized
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representacionismo
- Some critics argue that representationism limits artistic creativity by focusing too much on reality.
Examples
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The artist's work reflects a strong sense of representationism.
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Her interest in representationism led her to study classical drawing techniques.
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The gallery's new exhibition highlights the influence of representationism in early twentieth-century painting.
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Many critics argue that representationism limits creativity.
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The artist's work is a prime example of representationism, as it captures the beauty of natural landscapes exactly as they are.
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In her lecture, the professor explained how representationism shapes our understanding of reality in both art and philosophy.
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Many critics argue that representationism limits creativity by insisting on exact depictions of real-world objects.
Synonyms
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A way of making art or writing that shows things exactly as they are, not using symbols
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A way of making paintings or stage shows look real to the viewer
Art that shows people or things as they look in real life
A style in art, writing, or drama that tries to show real life
How Representational
Surface Forms
Morphology
representationism = representation (transparent) = represent + ation + ism
The formation from 'representation' + '-ism' is regular; in art the suffix signals a style or doctrine of depicting reality, so the derivation is predictable.
Etymology
Representationism comes from represent meaning 'to show' and the ending -ism meaning 'a way of doing or a belief'. In art it means the practice of showing real things as they look, which is why representationism focuses on making realistic pictures.