representationalism

noun — 2 senses

representationalism

noun

Etymology From representational + -ism.

1

Human sciences, Philosophy, Sciences The belief that the conscious perception of the world is actually an internal replica of the world in the mind of the beholder.

2

Art, Arts Realistic representation of the world in art.

Derived terms
nonrepresentationalism

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