abstract art

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Abstract art often uses shapes and colors to express ideas.

Definition

Noun:
- An abstract genre of art; artistic content depends on internal form rather than pictorial representation: "Abstract art" refers to a style of modern art that does not attempt to represent external reality accurately. Instead, it emphasizes shapes, colors, forms, and gestural marks to achieve its effect.

Usage

As a subject or topic: "Abstract art" is used to discuss the genre as a whole.
As a modifier: It can describe specific works, movements, or exhibitions within this genre.
The term is typically used in singular form when referring to the genre, but can be pluralized ("abstract arts") in broader, less common contexts.

Examples

Noun:
- The museum has a new exhibition dedicated to abstract art.
- She finds abstract art more emotionally powerful than realistic painting.
- Understanding abstract art requires a different approach than analyzing a portrait.

Advanced Usage

"In the tradition of abstract art": Referring to works that follow the conventions of this genre.
- His latest paintings are firmly in the tradition of abstract art.
"Pure abstract art": Emphasizing non-representational work with no recognizable objects.
- The artist moved from figurative work to pure abstract art.

Variants and Related Words

Abstraction (n): The process or result of creating abstract art; a specific abstract work.
- This painting is a beautiful abstraction of the landscape.
Abstract expressionism (n): A major post-World War II art movement, often considered a type of abstract art.
- Jackson Pollock was a key figure in abstract expressionism.
Non-representational art (n): A synonym emphasizing the lack of recognizable imagery.
Non-objective art (n): A synonym for abstract art with no reference to the visible world.

Synonyms

Non-representational art: Art that does not depict recognizable scenes or objects.
Non-figurative art: Art that does not represent figures or objects from the natural world.

Related Phrases

Geometric abstraction: A type of abstract art using geometric forms.
- The gallery specializes in geometric abstraction from the 1960s.
Lyrical abstraction: A type of abstract art emphasizing expressiveness and personal gesture.
To create/make abstract art: The act of producing work in this genre.
- She has been creating abstract art for over a decade.

Related Idioms

"It's just abstract art": Sometimes used informally to dismiss something as incomprehensible or lacking clear meaning.
- I don't understand this design document—it's just abstract art to me. (Note: This is a figurative, sometimes pejorative, use.)

Abstract art often uses shapes and colors to express ideas.

Noun

an abstract genre of art; artistic content depends on internal form rather than pictorial representation

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