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B1adjective

astratto

abstract

Pronunciation

as-TRAT-toh

About this word

Opposite of figurativo (figurative). Abstract art in Italy flourished post-WWII.

Examples

Preferisco la pittura astratta a quella figurativa.

I prefer abstract painting to figurative painting.

L'arte astratta esprime emozioni senza rappresentare la realtà.

Abstract art expresses emotions without representing reality.

Related Words

figurativoespressionemodernismoforma