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Abstract art
Abstract art
Abstract art refers to the type of art that departs significantly from natural appearances. Modifying forms to varying degrees in order to emphasize certain qualities or content is the main characteristic.
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Abstract art
Abstract art refers to the type of art that departs significantly from natural appearances. Modifying forms to varying degrees in order to emphasize certain qualities or content is the main characteristic.
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