The word "nonrealism" is spelled with a prefix "non", meaning "not", and the root word "realism". The pronunciation of this word is /nɒnrɪəlɪzəm/ , with the stress on the second syllable. The vowel in the first syllable is open-o, followed by the consonant cluster "nr". The second syllable contains the weak vowel schwa, r sound, and the sound /ɪ/. The final syllable ends with a consonant and the vowel /əm/. "Nonrealism" refers to a lack of adherence to realistic depictions in art or literature.
Nonrealism is a philosophical and artistic stance that rejects the notion of an objective reality and emphasizes the subjectivity of human experience. It is a school of thought that challenges the belief in an external, tangible reality that is independent of our perception and interpretation. Nonrealism asserts that reality is purely constructed through individual perception, personal beliefs, cultural conditioning, and social constructs.
In philosophy, nonrealism typically rejects the idea of a single, universal truth and questions the validity of claims to knowledge or absolute truth. It asserts that reality is contingent upon social, historical, and cultural factors and that there are multiple and equally valid interpretations of the world.
In the arts, nonrealism refers to a style or movement that avoids realistic representations and instead focuses on abstract, symbolic, or subjective elements. Artists employing nonrealism seek to express their ideas and emotions through unconventional or nonrepresentational forms, often challenging the viewer's preconceived notions of reality and encouraging subjective interpretation.
Nonrealism is often associated with various artistic genres such as surrealism, abstract expressionism, and conceptual art, where the emphasis is placed on conveying subjective experiences, emotions, and ideas rather than depicting the physical world accurately. This approach allows for greater artistic freedom and encourages unique and individual perspectives that depart from traditional or realistic representations.
The word "nonrealism" is formed by combining the prefix "non-" which means "not" or "without", and the noun "realism".
The term "realism" originates from the Latin word "realis", meaning "real" or "true". It entered the English language in the early 19th century and referred to the philosophical and artistic movement that aimed to depict reality objectively and truthfully, emphasizing accurate representation and detail.
By adding the prefix "non-" to "realism", the term "nonrealism" indicates a departure or rejection of the principles and conventions associated with realism. It typically refers to artistic, literary, or philosophical approaches that do not adhere to realistic representation but instead favor abstraction, surrealism, fantasy, or any other departure from reality.