Nonobjective and Representational

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Nonobjective adjective - Using elements of form (as color, line, or texture) with little or no attempt at creating a realistic picture.

Usage example: the real subject of his nonobjective paintings is color—and the intense emotional response it can provoke in the viewer

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Representational is an antonym for nonobjective.

Representational adjective - (used especially of art) depicting objects, figures,or scenes as seen.

Usage example: representational art

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Nonobjective is an antonym for representational.

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