abstractionism

American  

[ab-strak-shuh-niz-uhm] / æbˈstræk ʃəˌnɪz əm /

noun

Fine Arts.

1. the practice and theory of abstract art.

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abstractionism British  

/ æbˈstrækʃəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. the theory and practice of the abstract, esp of abstract art

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Other Word Forms

• abstractionist noun

Etymology

Origin of abstractionism

1905–10, for an earlier sense; abstraction + -ism

Example Sentences

I’m not into it as the hardcore root of modern abstractionism, but it was vital for the idea of looking as an intellectual pursuit.

From The Guardian

But Perl does persuade us that Calder, although inspired by isms — modernism, cubism, abstractionism, surrealism — somehow evaded their constricting clutches and pioneered new forms that evolved from playful to beautiful to monumental.

From Washington Post

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

In his new home, Delaney pivoted to colorful abstractionism in his work, a clear departure from the figurative expressionism he was known for.

From New York Times

Early on, Mr. Stella spoke of wanting to fuse Renaissance-era aesthetics with modern abstractionism.

From New York Times