Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abstract-imagery
noun
/ˈæbstrækt ˈɪməʤəri/
Definition
Abstract imagery refers to visual representations that do not depict recognizable scenes or objects but instead use shapes, colors, and forms to evoke feelings and ideas.
Examples
- The artist’s use of abstract imagery in the painting invites viewers to interpret the emotions behind the colors.
- Abstract imagery is often found in modern art, challenging traditional views of representation.
Meaning
It aims to express emotions and concepts rather than represent the physical world in a literal way.
Synonyms
- non-representational art
- figurative abstraction
- conceptual imagery
