Non-representational: meaning, definitions and examples
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non-representational
[ ˌnɒnˌrɛprɪˌzɛntəˈeɪʃənəl ]
art
Not representing any particular object or scene; abstract.
Synonyms
abstract, non-figurative, non-objective
Examples of usage
- The artist's work was characterized by its non-representational style.
- The painting was non-representational, leaving the interpretation up to the viewer.
Translations
Translations of the word "non-representational" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não representacional
🇮🇳 गैर-प्रतिनिधित्वात्मक
🇩🇪 nicht-repräsentativ
🇮🇩 tidak representasional
🇺🇦 нерепрезентативний
🇵🇱 nieprzedstawiający
🇯🇵 非表現的
🇫🇷 non représentatif
🇪🇸 no representacional
🇹🇷 temsil etmeyen
🇰🇷 비재현적인
🇸🇦 غير تمثيلي
🇨🇿 nereprezentativní
🇸🇰 nereprezentatívny
🇨🇳 非具象的
🇸🇮 nereprezentativen
🇮🇸 ekki fulltrúi
🇰🇿 репрезентативті емес
🇬🇪 არარეპრეზენტაციული
🇦🇿 nümayəndəli olmayan
🇲🇽 no representativo
Etymology
The term 'non-representational' emerged in the early 20th century in the context of modern art movements such as abstract expressionism and cubism. Artists sought to move away from traditional representational art, focusing instead on conveying emotions, concepts, or elements of form through non-representational means. This shift marked a significant departure from the realistic depictions of the world seen in earlier art movements.