A "material object" refers to something that can be physically touched or seen, such as a book, a chair, or a pen. It is something that exists in the physical world. Full definition
Her works continue to inform his artistic formal language as well as his radical use of material objects and inquiries into the meaning of art. (vernissage.tv)
That is to say, in these works the body is presented as a site of representational investigation — not only as material object, but also as a manifestation of history and identity. (mercerunion.org)
But, I also travel as much as possible, indulge in my passion for nice cars, and put experiences over any other material object. (financialsamurai.com)