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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 — 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 — adjective Having the appearance of a biomorph; representing a living organism rather than an artistic or pragmatic ideal … Wiktionary
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
