ab|strac|tion|ism

ab|strac|tion|ism
ab|strac|tion|ism «ab STRAK shuh nihz uhm», noun.
1. the theory or principles of abstract art.
2. the art or practice of making abstractions, especially in art: »

Making mobiles is a type of abstractionism.


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