nonobjective

American  

[non-uhb-jek-tiv] / ˌnɒn əbˈdʒɛk tɪv /

adjective

1. not objective.

2. Fine Arts. not representing objects known in physical nature; nonrepresentational.

   some nonobjective works by Kandinsky and Mondrian.

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nonobjective British  

/ ˌnɒnəbˈdʒɛktɪv /

adjective

1. of or designating an art movement in which things are depicted in an abstract or purely formalized way, not as they appear in reality

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Etymology

Origin of nonobjective

First recorded in 1900–05; non- + objective

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Example Sentences

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nonobjective

I admit it is fun, liberating even, to be nonobjective.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2023

By contrast, other 20th century nonobjective artists explored painting’s visual structure as its own spiritual reality.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2018

In its less drastic forms, it is still somewhat miraculous: a nonobjective, emotional event within a factual, emotionless environment.

From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2018

“My paintings are nonobjective because there’s no object in them,” he said.

From New York Times ● Mar. 25, 2012

Back in 1928 he had seen his first nonobjective painting and declared, "By Jove, this is beautiful!"

From Time Magazine Archive

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