nonrepresentational

/ˌnɑnrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənəl/
adjective
  1. Describing art that does not try to show people, objects, or scenes from the real world; abstract.
    • She prefers nonrepresentational sculpture because it allows for more imagination.
    • Nonrepresentational art can be difficult to understand at first, but it often expresses pure emotion.
    • The museum's new wing features nonrepresentational paintings with bold colors and shapes.
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