Nonrepresentational and Representational

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

Usage example: nonrepresentational photographs that are really about the play of light on rapidly moving objects

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

Usage example: representational art

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