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| Abstraction is a relative term for it is present in varying degrees in all works of art from full representation to complete non-objectivity ( a term given to the visual effects derived by the simplification and/or rearrangement of the appearance of natural objects or nonrepresentational work arranged simply to satisfy artists needs for organization or expression. |
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| The expression, essential meaning, significance, or aesthetic value of a work of art. Content refers to the sensory, subjective, psychological, or emotional properties we feel in a work of art, as opposed to our perception of its descriptive aspects alone |
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| Aptitude, skill or quality workmanship in the use of tools and materials. |
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| Ornamenting or enriching but, more importantly in art, emphasizing the two dimensional nature of an artwork or its elements. Decorative Art emphasizes the essential flatness of a surface. |
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