biomorphic

biomorphic
Having the appearance of a biomorph; representing a living organism rather than an artistic or pragmatic ideal.

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  • biomorphic — [bī΄ō môr′fik] adj. resembling the curving, irregular form of living organisms [a biomorphic sculpture] * * * See biomorph. * * * …   Universalium

  • biomorphic — [bī΄ō môr′fik] adj. resembling the curving, irregular form of living organisms [a biomorphic sculpture] …   English World dictionary

  • biomorphic — 1895, from BIO (Cf. bio ) + Gk. morphe form (see MORPHEUS (Cf. Morpheus)) + IC (Cf. ic) …   Etymology dictionary

  • biomorphic — adjective Date: 1895 resembling or suggesting the forms of living organisms < biomorphic sculptures > < biomorphic images > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Biomorphic robotics — For the art movement, see biomorphism. Biomorphic robotics is a sub discipline of robotics focused upon emulating the mechanics, sensor systems, computing structures and methodologies used by animals. In short, it is building robots inspired by… …   Wikipedia

  • biomorphic form —    An abstract form whose shapes are more organic than geometric, more curvaceous than linear. Much of the work of Hans [Jean] Arp (German French, 1887 1966) was composed as biomorphic forms …   Glossary of Art Terms

  • biomorphic — bi·o·mor·phic …   English syllables

  • biomorphic — |bīō|mȯrfik adjective Etymology: bi (II) + morphic : related to, derived from, or incorporating the forms of living beings used especially of primitive and abstract art * * * biomorphˈic adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑bio …   Useful english dictionary

  • biomorph — biomorphic, adj. biomorphism, n. /buy oh mawrf /, n. a painted, drawn, or sculptured free form or design suggestive in shape of a living organism, esp. an ameba or protozoan: The paintings of Joan Miró are often notable for their playful, bright… …   Universalium

  • de Kooning, Willem — born April 24, 1904, Rotterdam, Neth. died March 19, 1997, East Hampton, N.Y., U.S. Dutch born U.S. painter. He studied art in Rotterdam and entered the U.S. as a stowaway in 1926. Settling in Hoboken, N.J., he supported himself as a house… …   Universalium

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