non-artistic
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adjective
não artístico
1. lacking artistic quality, merit, or sensibility; not related to or characteristic of art or artists
The building had a non-artistic, purely functional design.
O prédio tinha um design não artístico, puramente funcional.
2. showing no appreciation for or interest in art and creative expression
His non-artistic approach to problem-solving focused entirely on practicality.
Sua abordagem não artística para resolver problemas focava-se inteiramente na praticidade.
3. devoid of aesthetic consideration or creative intent
The non-artistic nature of the advertisement made it less memorable.
A natureza não artística do anúncio o tornou menos memorável.
The term 'non-artistic' is used in both Brazilian and American English to describe objects, designs, and approaches that prioritize function over form or aesthetic consideration. In Brazil, this distinction is important in architecture and design discourse, particularly when contrasting modernist functional design with artistic expression. The term carries a somewhat neutral to slightly pejorative connotation depending on context.
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