abstract art

Cultural  

1. A trend in painting and sculpture in the twentieth century. Abstract art seeks to break away from traditional representation of physical objects. It explores the relationships of forms and colors, whereas more traditional art represents the world in recognizable images.

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Example Sentences

Diagrams of these unlikely events require onerous calculations and resemble abstract art, with arcane loops and squiggles representing hosts of virtual interactions.

From Scientific American • Aug. 10, 2023

On top of special the events, visitors can explore its current exhibitions, including “Freedom of Expression,” which challenges the idea of what defines “Black art,” and the abstract art collection “The Colors of Life.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2023

In the lower, light-filled level of her house, she paints colorful landscapes, portraits and abstract art.

From Washington Post • Apr. 24, 2023

But when Grey Canyon exhibited at the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian in 1980, the members found that their modern paintings and abstract art clashed with some people’s stereotypical expectations of Native artists.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2023

I love Alexa’s place, with all its happy colors and books and weird abstract art.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio