nonrepresentational

adjective
UK: /ˌnɒnˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃənəl/
US: /ˌnɑːnˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃənəl/

  1. Not intended to represent real objects or events; abstract.

    1. The painting is nonrepresentational, with no clear objects.
    2. The artist shifted to nonrepresentational art, exploring color and form instead of figures.

  2. Relating to art that does not depict figures or objects from the visible world.

    1. This sculpture is nonrepresentational, focusing on shape and texture.
    2. Many modern art movements embraced nonrepresentational styles to express deeper emotions.

Synonyms

abstract nonobjective

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nonrepresentational" in English means: Not intended to represent real objects or events; abstract., Relating to art that does not depict figures or objects from the visible world..

The phonetic transcription of "nonrepresentational" is /ˌnɒnˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃənəl/ in British English and /ˌnɑːnˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃənəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nonrepresentational": abstract, nonobjective.

Example usage of "nonrepresentational": "The painting is nonrepresentational, with no clear objects.". More examples on the page.