The word "figurative" refers to using words or expressions that have a deeper, symbolic meaning, rather than their literal or plain meaning. Full definition
Exploring the revival of figurative painting in the digital age, the book presents a survey of key contemporary artists who have all embraced painting and work within a realist tradition. (widewalls.ch)
In these works the artist combines the language of figurative painting with the formal approach of abstract painting. (mercerunion.org)
«I would never describe my work as figurative work,» he says. (dailyserving.com)