- general idea; concept; notion
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- general idea; concept; notion
This meaning refers to an abstract idea or mental image that represents a particular category or thought, often used in discussions of philosophy, science, and theory.
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In this paper I would like to examine the notion of "dyad style" and its influence on fine arts.
Perception is based, to a very large extent, on conceptual models - which are always inadequate, often incomplete and sometimes profoundly wrong.
In the same way as Hegel, Panovsky's notion of the dialectic makes history follow a predetermined course.
From this point we go on to an even more detailed examination of the concept of repression.
Before we examine Emmet's theory, we must clarify the concept of 'internal symmetry.'
Franz Liszt created the concept of the "symphonic poem". This is a composition for orchestra that uses music to describe nonmusical content. This could include, for example, people, legendary figures, landscapes, or paintings.