stylisation

stylisation — noun

1. the quality or appearance of something that has been simplified, exaggerated, or

1.名詞C1
釋義

the quality or appearance of something that has been simplified, exaggerated, or shaped to follow a particular artistic style rather than to look exactly like real life.

例句

Theo admired the strong stylisation of the stage set, with its geometric trees and angular houses.

the stylisation of [something] — describing an artwork's simplified quality

Ancient Egyptian tomb paintings show a high degree of stylisation, drawing figures from their most recognisable angle.

同義詞
  • conventionalisation

    more specific to adopting established conventions rather than inventing a new style

  • formalisation

    broader; can apply to procedures or rules, not just visual patterns

  • abstraction

    overlaps but often implies greater removal from realistic detail

反義詞
  • naturalism

    the artistic approach of representing subjects as they appear in real life

  • realism

    the quality of being true-to-life without simplification

用法筆記

Most commonly used in discussions of visual art, theatre, and design to describe a work's departure from realistic representation.

常見錯誤

❌The painting has a lot of stylisation, so it looks very real.
✅The painting has a lot of stylisation, so the shapes are simplified and not meant to look real.
💡Stylisation means the opposite of realism; it emphasises artificial or simplified forms.

2. the act or process of designing, representing, or adapting something in a simpli

2.名詞C1
釋義

the act or process of designing, representing, or adapting something in a simplified or exaggerated style that follows a chosen aesthetic rather than aiming for realistic accuracy.

例句

Amara's stylisation of the characters turned them into bold black silhouettes with only a few facial features visible.

stylisation of [something] — the process applied to a specific subject

The jewellery designer's stylisation of natural leaf shapes gave the collection a modern, minimalist feel.

同義詞
  • stylising

    the gerund form, used interchangeably in many contexts but less formal as a noun

  • conventionalisation

    implies conforming to an established style or convention

  • schematisation

    more technical; suggests reducing to a diagram-like pattern

反義詞

用法筆記

Often used with 'of' to specify what is being stylised (e.g. stylisation of flowers, stylisation of human figures). Can be both countable ('a stylisation') and uncountable ('the process of stylisation').

常見錯誤

❌The stylisation of the logo took only five minutes because it was just copying the original.
✅The stylisation of the logo took several rounds of sketching to simplify the original design.
💡Stylisation involves thoughtful simplification or reshaping, not mere copying.