abstractionism
[ ab-strak-shuh-niz-uh m ]
/ æbˈstræk ʃəˌnɪz əm /
noun Fine Arts.
the practice and theory of abstract art.
Origin of abstractionism
1905–10, for an earlier sense;
abstraction +
-ism
Words nearby abstractionism
abstract thinking,
abstracted,
abstracting journal,
abstracting service,
abstraction,
abstractionism,
abstractionist,
abstractive,
abstrict,
abstriction,
abstruse
Example sentences from the Web for abstractionism
It is precisely this sort of abstractionism which has vitiated so much of value theory.
The Value of Money |Benjamin M. Anderson, Jr.Abstractionism of the worst sort dogs Mr. Russell in his own trials to tell positively what the word 'truth' means.
The Meaning of Truth |William James
British Dictionary definitions for abstractionism
abstractionism
/ (æbˈstrækʃəˌnɪzəm) /
noun
the theory and practice of the abstract, esp of abstract art