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.
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