narrative art

noun

A visual artwork designed to tell a story, functioning as a single frame from a larger tale or a sequence of events, using elements like figures, settings, composition, and symbolism to convey meaning and evoke an emotional or intellectual response, rather than just depicting a subject.

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Meanings

nounnarrative art (uncountable)
  1. uncountableartA visual artwork designed to tell a story, functioning as a single frame from a larger tale or a sequence of events, using elements like figures, settings, composition, and symbolism to convey meaning and evoke an emotional or intellectual response, rather than just depicting a subject.
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