1. A form of visual art that represents or imitates recognizable objects, people, animals, or scenes from reality, as opposed to abstract art
The museum's collection features primarily figurative art from the Renaissance period.
A coleção do museu apresenta principalmente arte figurativa do período da Renascença.
2. Artistic representation that emphasizes realistic depiction rather than abstraction or conceptual approaches
She specializes in figurative art, creating detailed portraits and landscapes.
Ela se especializa em arte figurativa, criando retratos e paisagens detalhados.