Nonfigurative: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonfigurative
[ nɒnˈfɪgjʊrətɪv ]
art description
Nonfigurative refers to a style of art that is abstract and does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of visual reality. It emphasizes the use of shapes, colors, and forms rather than recognizable subjects. This genre of art allows for personal interpretation and emotional expression without the constraints of representational forms.
Synonyms
abstract, non-objective, non-representational
Examples of usage
- The artist preferred nonfigurative techniques to convey emotions.
- Her nonfigurative paintings evoke a sense of freedom and imagination.
- He specializes in nonfigurative art that challenges traditional boundaries.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonfigurative" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não figurativo
🇮🇳 गैर-चित्रात्मक
🇩🇪 nicht figürlich
🇮🇩 nonfiguratif
🇺🇦 неконкретний
🇵🇱 niefiguratywny
🇯🇵 非比喩的
🇫🇷 non figuratif
🇪🇸 no figurativo
🇹🇷 soyut
🇰🇷 비유적이지 않은
🇸🇦 غير تصويري
🇨🇿 nefigurativní
🇸🇰 nefiguratívny
🇨🇳 非具象的
🇸🇮 nefigurativno
🇮🇸 óhlutbundinn
🇰🇿 бейнелеусіз
🇬🇪 არაქვითური
🇦🇿 nümunəvi olmayan
🇲🇽 no figurativo
Etymology
The term 'nonfigurative' originates from the combination of the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'figurative,' which comes from the Latin 'figurativus,' meaning 'representative.' Figurative art traditionally represents or symbolizes the physical world, whereas nonfigurative art emerged during the 20th century as a reaction against this convention, particularly within movements such as Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism. Artists sought to explore the purity of color and form, engaging the viewer’s imagination without reliance on recognizable objects or figures. The evolution of this term reflects the broader changes in the art world that prioritize abstraction as a legitimate expression of emotion and thought.