Abstraction is the distancing of an idea from objective referents. That means, in the visual arts, pulling a depiction away from any literal, representational reference points. You can also call abstract art non-representational art.
Outsider art is art by self-taught or naïve art makers. Here, we define outsider art as art created outside the boundaries of typical culture. This is up for interpretation. This subreddit is for unique art of all kinds (including music, theatre, literature, etc). If posting multiple images in a short period, please make a gallery in a single post, rather than through multiple posts.
knick·knack (def) a small worthless object, especially a household ornament. Here at r/Knickknacks, no object is considered worthless. Post any and all pictures of your trinket, novelty, gewgaw, bibelot, ornament, trifle, bauble, gimcrack, curio, tchotchke, memento, or souvenir - whatever it may be.
Abstraction is the distancing of an idea from objective referents. That means, in the visual arts, pulling a depiction away from any literal, representational reference points. You can also call abstract art non-representational art.
Abstraction is the distancing of an idea from objective referents. That means, in the visual arts, pulling a depiction away from any literal, representational reference points. You can also call abstract art non-representational art.
Ahoy Hoyas! This plant community focuses on this amazing genus. Whether you know them as Hoyas, wax plants or porcelain flowers, this sub is ready for your photos, questions, expertise, and/or stories.