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abstractionism

abstractionism

9.8
An art movement that uses shapes, colors, and forms instead of real objects to show ideas or feelings
  • noun
  • /æbˈstrækʃənɪzəm/
translation icon : abstraccionismo
  • In the world of abstractionism, artists often prioritize expression over depicting actual objects.

Examples

  • The gallery featured a stunning collection of abstractionism that captured various emotions through vivid colors and geometric shapes.

  • For his first solo in the United States, the UK-based artist put on display new paintings and sculptures which detail the evolution of his post-graffiti abstractionism.

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  • Many artists today are influenced by abstractionism, using non-representational forms to convey their innermost thoughts.

Synonyms

abstract art
vsabstractionism
3 3.9

Work made with shapes and colors that does not show real things

emphasizes using shapes and colors to express ideas or feelings
nonobjectivity
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  • Specialized
9.9

A style of art that does not show real people or things but uses shapes and colors

uses abstract forms and color mainly to express ideas or feelings
unrealism
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  • Literature
8.9

A style that does not show real people or things

denotes an art movement that uses shapes and colors to convey ideas or feelings

Antonyms

realism
12 6.1

An art style that shows ordinary life without making it look prettier

figurative
5 5.9

In art, showing people, animals, or other things you can recognize rather than abstract shapes

Surface Forms

abstractionism singular
abstractionisms plural

Morphology

abstractionism = abstraction (transparent) = abstraction + ism

Clearly formed by adding the productive suffix '-ism' to the noun 'abstraction' to name a movement or doctrine.

Etymology

Abstractionism comes from the word abstract, which originally meant 'drawn away' or 'separated' and even shares the same root as tractor, a machine that 'pulls' things. So, abstractionism is an art style that 'pulls away' from real objects and uses shapes, colors, and form to show ideas and feelings.