object-based art

[/ˈɒbdʒɪkt beɪst ɑːrt/]
nounpl: object-based arts
arte baseada em objetos
1. An art movement or practice that emphasizes the materiality and physical presence of objects themselves, rather than representation or conceptual ideas
Object-based art challenges viewers to engage directly with the tangible qualities and spatial relationships of physical materials.
A arte baseada em objetos desafia os espectadores a se envolverem diretamente com as qualidades tangíveis e relações espaciais dos materiais físicos.
2. Art that prioritizes the aesthetic and sensory experience of real objects over abstraction or illusion
This sculptor's object-based art incorporates found materials to create immersive installations.
A arte baseada em objetos desta escultora incorpora materiais encontrados para criar instalações imersivas.
Object-based art emerged prominently in contemporary art theory in the 21st century as a reaction against conceptual art's dematerialization. In Brazil, this practice gained traction in major art centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with contemporary artists and institutions increasingly organizing exhibitions and theoretical discussions around material engagement and sensory phenomenology. The term reflects a global shift in art discourse emphasizing the physical and experiential dimensions of artistic practice.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
material artobject artthing theory artsculptural practice
Antonyms / Antônimos
conceptual artabstract artrepresentational artimmaterial art

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arte baseada em objetos
Standard term used in contemporary art discourse
São Paulo
arte baseada em objetos; arte objetual
Used in art schools and galleries; 'arte objetual' is also employed
Rio de Janeiro
arte baseada em objetos
Common in museum and academic contexts
Portugal
arte baseada em objetos
Direct translation used in contemporary art criticism

Related Words

installation artassemblageready-made artminimalismmaterialismphenomenology

Related Idioms & Phrases

the thingness of things
material turn in art
tactile engagement with objects
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