Associations to the word «Abstractionism»

Wiktionary

ABSTRACTIONISM, noun. The creation, principles, or ideals of abstractions, in particular art. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]
ABSTRACTIONISM, noun. The presentation of ideas in an abstract manner. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

Dictionary definition

ABSTRACTIONISM, noun. An abstract genre of art; artistic content depends on internal form rather than pictorial representation.
ABSTRACTIONISM, noun. A representation having no reference to concrete objects or specific examples.

Wise words

One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and in fewer words than prose.
Voltaire