Neizvrenje

Neizvrenje is a term used in aesthetics and philosophy to describe a mode or effect in which something is perceived or presented as real while simultaneously lacking solid grounding in concrete actuality. The word is derived from Slavic roots, with ne- meaning "not" and izvrenje related to realization or making real, yielding roughly "unrealization" or "unreality."

As a concept, neizvrenje denotes experiences, representations, or states where conventional cues of reality are altered, disrupted, or unfamiliar. This can occur in perception, memory, storytelling, or visual art, where recognizable objects are placed in contexts that destabilize their ordinary meaning. A key feature is the persistence of ambiguity and the sense that evidence for what is real is incomplete or contested.

In criticism, neizvrenje is used to analyze works that aim to evoke estrangement, uncanny mood, or critical reflection on reality itself. It often accompanies techniques such as deliberate ambiguity, reframing of everyday scenes, or subtle violations of causality and temporal order, inviting the viewer or reader to question what counts as real.

Related concepts include unreality, the uncanny, and dream-like aesthetics. There is no single canonical definition, and usages of neizvrenje can vary across disciplines and cultural contexts.