conceptualism
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/kənˈseptʃuəlɪzəm/
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/kənˈseptʃuəlɪzəm/
the idea that certain qualities or concepts exist only in our minds and not in the physical world
In the philosophy class, they discussed conceptualism and how it differs from realism.
art that focuses on the idea or concept behind the artwork rather than the physical appearance
The artist's work is a great example of conceptualism, challenging the viewer to think beyond the visual.