A figurative work of art is one that ignores the "literal" appearance of an object and attempts to uncover its "essence" without reference to natural form.

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A figurative work of art, while it may interpret or stylize subjects, generally refers to works that are derived from real object sources, and thus, does not ignore the "literal" appearance to the extent of not referencing natural form.

A Figurative Work of Art Is One That Ignores the "Literal