ab·strac·tion·ism
(ăb-străk′shə-nĭz′əm)n.
The theory and practice of abstract art.
ab·strac′tion·ist n.
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abstractionism
(æbˈstrækʃəˌnɪzəm)n
(Art Terms) the theory and practice of the abstract, esp of abstract art
abˈstractionist n
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ab•strac•tion•ism
(æbˈstræk ʃəˌnɪz əm)n.
the practice and theory of abstract art.
[1925–30]
ab•strac′tion•ist, n., adj.
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abstractionism
the creation of abstract art. — abstractionist, n., adj.
See also: Art-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  abstractionism - an abstract genre of art; artistic content depends on internal form rather than pictorial representationgenre - a class of art (or artistic endeavor) having a characteristic form or technique op art - a style of abstractionism popular in the 1960s; produces dramatic visual effects with colors and contrasts that are difficult for the eye to resolve |
| 2. |  abstractionism - a representation having no reference to concrete objects or specific examplesinternal representation, mental representation, representation - a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image |
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Translations
abstractionnisme