Figurational

/ˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃənəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or based on figuration; involving the formation or representation of figures or forms.

Etymology

From 'figuration' (noun) + '-al' (adjective suffix). The '-al' ending converts the noun into an adjective indicating relation or pertinence.

Kelly Says

When art critics talk about 'figurational abstraction,' they're describing art that contains abstract elements but still references recognizable figures—it's a middle ground between pure abstract and strict realism.

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