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formalist

/ˈfɔːrməlɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does formalist mean?

noun

A formalist is a person who emphasizes the importance of form in art, literature, or music. A formalist critic or theorist focuses on the structural and aesthetic qualities of a work.

Example

"The art critic was a formalist who believed that the composition and arrangement of colors were more important than the subject matter."

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