Non-figurative: meaning, definitions and examples
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non-figurative
[ nɒnˈfɪɡj(ə)rətɪv ]
art
Not representing any object, figure, or scene; abstract in nature.
Synonyms
abstract, non-objective, non-representational
Examples of usage
- His paintings are known for their non-figurative style.
- The artist prefers to work with non-figurative forms and shapes.
Translations
Translations of the word "non-figurative" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não figurativo
🇮🇳 अलंकृत नहीं
🇩🇪 nicht-figurativ
🇮🇩 non-figuratif
🇺🇦 нефігуративний
🇵🇱 niefikcyjny
🇯🇵 非比喩的 (ひひゆてき)
🇫🇷 non-figuratif
🇪🇸 no figurativo
🇹🇷 figüratif olmayan
🇰🇷 비유적이지 않은
🇸🇦 غير مجازي
🇨🇿 nefigurativní
🇸🇰 nefigurálny
🇨🇳 非比喻的 (fēi bǐyù de)
🇸🇮 nefigurativni
🇮🇸 ómyndrænt
🇰🇿 бейнелеме емес
🇬🇪 არაფიგურატული
🇦🇿 fiqurativ olmayan
🇲🇽 no figurativo
Word origin
The term 'non-figurative' originated in the early 20th century in the context of abstract art movements such as Cubism and Futurism. Artists sought to move away from traditional representational forms and explore the use of shapes, colors, and lines to convey emotions and ideas. Non-figurative art continues to be a significant part of the contemporary art world, challenging viewers to think beyond literal interpretations.