Word: abstractionã
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...introductory notes that the modernism of the play is intended to “reveal the universal relevance of [the] story.” Yet it is from the depiction of the specific that one realizes universality. The impact of the play is diminished when one seeks abstraction??especially when no greater relevance seems to exist in a vague modern setting than in 1900 Russia...
Because the abstract can seem disconnected from daily reality, from the expected, it is often a more difficult form of artistic expression for viewers to connect with. However, it can be rewarding to come to terms with the unfamiliarity of abstraction??by seeing how truly familiar it can be. Some Options in Abstraction provides a venue to visit and contemplate the abstract within a comfortable, organized setting...