nonrepresentationalism

Example:While some critics preferred the abstractionism of the 20th century, others found it too removed from reality to be engaging.

Definition:A style of art in which the subject is depicted in a simplified or generalized manner, often abstracting its main features.

Example:Realism is the antithesis of nonrepresentationalism as it focuses on accurately representing the real world.

Definition:The belief that art and literature should depict the reality of the world accurately, often with a portrayal of naturalistic details.