De abstractie
Example: De abstractie in zijn kunstwerken nodigt tot diepere reflectie uit.
Definition
"De abstractie" refers to the concept or process of removing specific details or characteristics to focus on general qualities or ideas. In art, "de abstractie" often involves creating works that do not represent reality directly but rather express ideas or emotions in a simplified or symbolic form.
Etymology
The word "de abstractie" comes from the Latin 'abstractio,' meaning 'a drawing away.' It entered Dutch through French and Latin influences, capturing the idea of separating or detaching from concrete reality to focus on essential qualities. Did you know? The term evolved in philosophy and art to describe the process of thinking or creating beyond the literal.
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"De abstractie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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