One of the central tenets of modernism,________ sought to arrive at a more concentrated emotional experience through visual art.

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Abstraction sought to distill visual elements down to their essence and convey emotion through non-representational forms and colors, therefore providing a more concentrated emotional experience. Op art and pop art were more concerned with visual effects and commentary on popular culture, while mannerism was a style characterized by exaggerated elegance and artificiality.

One of the Central Tenets of Modernism,________ Sought to Arrive