abstractionism

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noun (1)

ab·​strac·​tion·​ism ab-ˈstrak-shə-ˌni-zəm 

əb-

: the principles or practice of creating abstract art

abstractionist

ab-ˈstrak-sh(ə-)nist 

əb-

adjective or noun

abstractionist

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noun (2)

ab·​strac·​tion·​ist ab-ˈstrak-sh(ə-)nist 

əb-

plural -s

1

: one that deals with abstractions rather than with concrete things : one that takes abstractions for realities

2

a

: an abstract artist

b

: a supporter of abstractionism in art

abstractionist

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adjective

ab·​strac·​tion·​ist ab-ˈstrak-sh(ə-)nist  əb- 

fine art

: showing tendencies toward abstractionism

Examples of abstractionism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The song is a departure from Khruangbin’s usual abstractionism, as their own catalogue largely sticks to psychedelia. — Natalie Maher, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Mar. 2022

Werner Drewes An exhibition of paintings and prints by the German artist (1899-1985), a member of the Bauhaus school who later brought abstractionism to the United States. — Carrie Donovan, Washington Post, 24 May 2017

Khrushchev, who had simple tastes and was facing serious political challenges, flew into a rage against abstractionism and made threats of coercion. — Raymond H. Anderson, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2017

In 1958, at the recommendation of Philip Johnson, the Bronfman family, owners of Joseph Seagram, Ltd, offered a commission to Rothko, then a rising star of abstractionism, to paint a series of murals for The Four Seasons. — Kevin Conley, Town & Country, 25 Feb. 2014

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

abstraction + -ism

Noun (2)

abstraction + -ist entry 1

Adjective

derivative of abstractionist entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1921, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1931, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for abstractionism

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