concretism
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con·cret·ism
(kŏn-krē′tĭz′əm, kŏng-)n.
1. An artistic movement emphasizing the concrete reality of shape and color independent of representation or symbolism.
2. The practice of writing concrete poetry.
con·cret′ist n.
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concretism
(ˈkɒnkriːˌtɪzəm)n
the practice of representing abstract concepts in concrete terms
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con•cret•ism
(kɒnˈkri tɪz əm, kɒŋ-, ˈkɒn kriˌtɪz əm, ˈkɒŋ-)n.
the theory or practice of concrete poetry.
[1965–70]
con•cret′ist, n.
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Noun | 1. | concretism - a representation of an abstract idea in concrete terms internal representation, mental representation, representation - a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image embodiment, shape - a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life" |
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