non-representational
/ˌnɒn.rep.rɪ.zenˈteɪ.ʃən.əl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌnɑːn.rep.rɪ.zenˈteɪ.ʃən.əl/ (ame, ipa)
non-representational — adjective
1. used for art that does not try to show real people or objects in a clearly recog
used for art that does not try to show real people or objects in a clearly recognizable form.
The museum devoted one room to non-representational paintings made with thick black lines.
collocation: non-representational paintings
Ayana prefers non-representational art because she likes color and rhythm more than portraits.
non-representational art contrasted with portraits
The poster stayed non-representational, with circles, torn paper, and no clear figure.
In class, Minho made a non-representational collage from blue thread and silver foil.
The teacher called the wall design non-representational because it suggested rain without painting clouds.
- abstract
broader and more common; abstract work can still hint at real subjects
- nonobjective
more formal art-history term; often stresses the complete absence of a real-world subject
- representational
formal opposite for art that still shows recognizable subjects
- figurative
common art term for work with visible people, objects, or scenes
文法句型
non-representational + art / painting / sculpture
be / remain non-representational
用法筆記
Mostly used in discussions of painting, sculpture, and design. It contrasts with representational or figurative, which still show subjects a viewer can identify.