abstractionism
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- abstractionist noun
Etymology
Origin of abstractionism
1905–10, for an earlier sense; abstraction + -ism
Example Sentences
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Mr. Khrushchev, who had simple tastes and was facing serious political challenges, flew into a rage against abstractionism and made threats of coercion.
From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2017
Harris's book tells the story of English art's journey away from pure abstractionism to a tactile, particularising concern with the local and the contingent, with "stones and leaves".
From The Guardian • Dec. 2, 2010
Most dealers agree that the giants of abstractionism will go on selling forever, even though their prices are already beyond the reach of all but the rich.
From Time Magazine Archive
They disavow both literal story-telling and the abstractionism of painters who paint to please themselves.
From Time Magazine Archive
It is in this charge that the vicious abstractionism becomes most apparent.
From Meaning of Truth by James, William
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