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...