formalist
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More than 100 of his creations made from the 1950s through the 1980s outline his career, from its beginnings in functional pottery to explorations in abstract formalist constructions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
In the 51-page, partially redacted document, Sir Peter said Harry's lawyers had taken "an inappropriate, formalist interpretation of the Ravec process".
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2024
My dad is a die-hard Beatles fan too — that’s how I learned like, a formalist pop song structure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
The complex and lively distribution of shapes and colors underscores why Adams calls himself a formalist.
From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2023
And it is a sign of the times that the old-fashioned Chopin is fading, while we are now vitally interested in him as a formalist.
From Unicorns by James Huneker
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