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Synonyms for «figurative representation»

"Figurative representation" refers to using symbols, metaphors, or other non-literal techniques to convey an idea or concept in a creative way. It is a way of expressing something indirectly or symbolically, rather than stating it directly. Full definition
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«figurative»

metaphorical symbolic representational artistic poetic conceptual illustrative literary visual imaginative allegorical representative dramatic geometric figural emblematic pictorial expressive abstract fictional realistic graphic cartoon expressionist photographic cultural spiritual graphical contemporary traditional sculptural mythical biblical colorful impressionistic detailed stylized imaginary vivid powerful illustrated tangible beautiful various nonrepresentational numerical literal grotesque concrete

«representation»

depiction portrayal illustration figure expression image picture figuration symbolism portrait imagery symbols art work painting abstraction interpretation artist metaphor scene form objects references artwork people drawings sculpture iconography character rendering embodiment meaning imagination way terms subject example reproductions government nature composition sense figment style gesture realism elements concepts rendition

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Sentences with «figurative representation»

  • He commonly produces a variety of figurative representations with the human body as the key subject of his sculptures. (graffuturism.com)
  • The artists included in this exhibition will present a diverse selection of works that are linked by a shared engagement with figurative representation in contemporary art. (lehmannmaupin.com)
  • «Under the Skin» explored figurative representations that spoke to the viewer on an individual level. (artasiapacific.com)
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