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representationalism
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rep·re·sen·ta·tion·al  (rpr-zn-tsh-nl, -zn-)
adj.
Of or relating to representation, especially to realistic graphic representation.
repre·sen·tation·al·ism n.
representationalism [ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənəˌlɪzəm], representationism
n
1. (Philosophy) Philosophy the doctrine that in perceptions of objects what is before the mind is not the object but a representation of it Compare presentationism, naive realism See also barrier of ideas
2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) Fine arts the practice or advocacy of attempting to depict objects, scenes, figures, etc., directly as seen
representationalistic  adj
representationist  n & adj
representationalism
the practice of creating recognizable figures, objects, and natural forms in art. Cf. Abstractism.
See also: Art


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