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

Later in life, Lynch brought his talents to other mediums, directing music videos, pursuing musical projects or exhibiting abstract art.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

That abstract art shouldn’t be sullied by talking about things.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023

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

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

From Washington Post • Apr. 24, 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