Ontario K–8 curriculum · Glossary

non-objective art

Definition

Non-objective art is a type of art that doesn't show anything recognizable from the real world, like people, objects, or landscapes. It's all about shapes, colors, and lines for their own sake.

non-objective art is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.

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