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Representational

Verb / ˌreprʌzʌˈnteɪʃʌnʌl / Another word for representational — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Representational means relating to or characterized by representation, especially realistic portrayal in art or literature.

Synonyms & similar words

nonrepresentational realistic life-like naturalistic figurative true-to-life graphic pictorial delineative descriptive mimetic visual iconographic iconographical illustrative imagistic photographic representing depictive portraying expressive

Example sentences

  1. The representational sculpture of the famous athlete was placed in the museum.
  2. The artist created a representational painting of his hometown.
  3. The writer's representational description of the character made him come alive in the reader's mind.
  4. The film was praised for its representational portrayal of a true story.
  5. The museum had a special exhibit of representational art.

Quotes

  • Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth. - Pablo Picasso
  • Art is not what you see, but what you make others see. - Edgar Degas
  • Art is the highest form of hope. - Gerhard Richter

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