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abstractionism
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ab·strac·tion·ism  (b-strksh-nzm)
n.
The theory and practice of abstract art.

ab·straction·ist n.

abstractionism [æbˈstrækʃəˌnɪzəm]
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) the theory and practice of the abstract, esp of abstract art
abstractionist  n

abstractionism
the creation of abstract art. — abstractionist, n., adj.
See also: Art
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.abstractionismabstractionism - an abstract genre of art; artistic content depends on internal form rather than pictorial representation
genre - 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 examples
internal representation, mental representation, representation - a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image


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