Explain the process of abstraction in Theo van Doesburg’s series Abstraction of a Cow.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. The artist used the realistic subject of a cow as a point of departure for the series.
2. The artist captures the essence of the cow by gradually simplifying its form into colored rectangles.
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