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abstraction

[ab-strak-shuhn] / æbˈstræk ʃən /


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But in animation, I always feel like we have to try so much harder, because it’s such an abstraction.”

From Salon

Long existing beyond the boundaries of race, nationhood and categorical art movements, Lam produced a range of work, including graphic design, book illustrations, large Jackson Pollock-inspired abstractions, and expressionistic ceramics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kainerugaba has in the past downplayed some of his remarks as "musings" and "abstractions" that do not need to be taken seriously.

From BBC

In recent weeks, that warning has moved beyond the point of abstraction.

From Barron's

In the final gallery, African-American art realigns with mainstream trends toward abstraction and color fields.

From The Wall Street Journal