abstractes

Abstractes is the Catalan plural of abstracte, used to refer to two related concepts in Catalan-language texts: concise summaries of written works and to abstract art. In Catalan academic writing, an abstracte (singular) provides a brief, self-contained summary of a document, while abstractes denotes multiple such summaries. The same form also appears in reference to abstract artworks, where abstracte describes non-representational art. In English, the equivalent term is abstracts or abstract, depending on the form.

In scholarly contexts, an abstract is a short, self-contained synopsis of a larger work, designed to let readers quickly grasp the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions. Abstractes function similarly when used to refer to multiple papers or theses; the contents may be descriptive (summarizing topics) or informative (stating findings and significance). Many journals, conferences, and theses require abstracts, and they are frequently indexed in bibliographic databases. Structured abstracts divide the content into labeled sections such as Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.

In art contexts, abstracte refers to abstract art, a movement or style that emphasizes form, color, and composition over representational accuracy. Abstractes in plural can describe several works or discussions within a collection or exhibition. The term highlights a distinction from figurative or realist art, focusing on experiential or formal aspects rather than direct depiction.

Although the Catalan term appears in scholarly and museum texts, in English-language contexts the corresponding term is usually abstracts.