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abstractionism

nounmasculinetécnico/ɐbʃtɾɐsjuˈniʒmu/low

abs·tra·ci·o·nis·mo

Definition

An artistic movement, especially in the visual arts, that rejects the figurative representation of reality, favoring forms, colors, and lines for their own sake.
Abstractionism was a dominant force in 20th-century art.
Her work is a prime example of lyrical abstractionism.
Common collocations
abstracionismo musicalabstracionismo na literatura

Etymology

Do francês 'abstractionnisme'.

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