Definition

Describing a style of art that does not aim to represent real objects or scenes, often focusing on abstract forms instead.

Example

The artist's nonobjective paintings challenge viewers to interpret the colors and shapes without thinking of real-world objects.

Conversation

I just visited that new art gallery downtown.

Oh really? What kind of art do they have?

A lot of it is nonobjective, which is pretty interesting.

That sounds cool! I love exploring different styles like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonobjective → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "objective" (from Latin "objectivus", meaning pertaining to an object). The word "nonobjective" means not pertaining to an object or not based on external reality.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') relating to something 'pertaining to an object' ('objective') — that's why nonobjective means not based on an external reality.

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