figurative illustration
[ˌfɪɡ.jə.rə.tɪv ˌɪl.ə.ˈstreɪ.ʃən]
nounfemininepl: figurative illustrations / ilustrações figurativas
ilustração figurativa
1. A visual representation that uses symbolic, metaphorical, or abstract imagery rather than literal or realistic depiction to convey meaning or emotion
The book's cover featured a figurative illustration of a bird breaking free from chains, symbolizing liberation.
A capa do livro apresentava uma ilustração figurativa de um pássaro se libertando de correntes, simbolizando libertação.
2. An artistic image that emphasizes expressive, interpretive, or non-representational elements to communicate ideas beyond the surface level
The artist chose a figurative illustration to represent the abstract concept of loneliness.
O artista escolheu uma ilustração figurativa para representar o conceito abstrato de solidão.
Figurative illustration is highly valued in Brazilian artistic and educational communities, particularly in children's literature, graphic design, and contemporary art. It reflects a cultural appreciation for creative expression and symbolic communication, contrasting with purely documentary or commercial illustration styles.
Related Idioms & Phrases
speak in figures of speech
paint a picture with words
illustrate a point
convey meaning through imagery
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