Definition of «nonrepresentational»

The term non-representational refers to something that is not depicted or portrayed in a visual, auditory, or other sensory form. It suggests an absence of representation and can be used to describe artwork or design that does not attempt to represent any specific object, idea, or emotion. In this sense, non-representational refers to the lack of symbolic meaning or narrative content in a work of art.

Phrases with «nonrepresentational»

Sentences with «nonrepresentational»

First, there is a genuine resurgence of nonrepresentational painting as artists under 50 reexamine that key modernist pursuit. (lehmannmaupin.com)
The work in About Abstraction suggests a kinship with the Abstract Expressionist movement of 1940s SoHo and San Francisco, and illustrates the enduring vitality and power of nonrepresentational art for well over a century. (bedfordgallery.org)
In Linear Abstraction, the SCAD Museum of Art negotiates the status of nonrepresentational work as it exists in the 21st century and includes work in various media, including painting, sculpture, photography, and digital formats. (dailyserving.com)
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