arte abstrata

[AHR-te ah-buh-STRAH-tuh]
nounfemininepl: artes abstratas
abstract art
1. A form of visual art that does not depict recognizable objects or scenes, instead emphasizing colors, shapes, forms, and gestural marks to create meaning and emotional response
Abstract art emerged as a major movement in the early 20th century, challenging traditional representational approaches.
A arte abstrata surgiu como um movimento importante no início do século XX, desafiando as abordagens representacionais tradicionais.
2. Artistic work that prioritizes aesthetic qualities and the artist's expression over literal depiction of reality
Kandinsky's paintings are celebrated examples of abstract art that evoke emotion through pure composition.
Os quadros de Kandinsky são exemplos celebrados de arte abstrata que evocam emoção através da composição pura.
Abstract art became particularly influential in Brazil during the mid-20th century, with São Paulo becoming a major hub for abstract art movements. The Brazilian Modernist Movement incorporated abstract elements, and artists like Hélio Oiticica and Lygia Clark pushed boundaries of abstraction. In Portugal and Brazil, 'arte abstrata' is the formal academic and museum terminology used in art criticism and education.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
abstracionismoarte não-representativaarte não-figurativa
Antonyms / Antônimos
arte figurativaarte representativarealismo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arte abstrata
Standard term used throughout Brazil in museums, galleries, and educational contexts
São Paulo
arte abstrata
Commonly discussed in São Paulo's vibrant contemporary art scene and institutions like MASP
Rio de Janeiro
arte abstrata
Associated with modernist movements and cultural institutions in the city
Portugal
arte abstrata
Identical usage; standard Portuguese terminology

Related Words

pintura abstrataexpressionismo abstratogeometria abstratasurrealismomodernismo

Related Idioms & Phrases

ir além do representativo
deixar a imaginação falar
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