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                                                          Sampler Approach
            Even traditional book readers omit parts, or browse, which can be done here as well. The blog archive and labels, found by clicking three stacked lines at upper right of the screen, allow you to follow a specific interest of your choice, for example, Geometric or Conceptual Art.
             The label categories overlap, that is, a topic may appear under several label categories, so there will be some redundancy. That is the nature of things.
           I recommend taking a look at the pages -- About Me, Purpose-Preface, and Introduction.
          Before you move on, you might enjoy a parody of a certain (popular?) view of abstract art. See the cartoon below from Calvin (the boy) and Hobbes (the tiger) by Bill Watterson. 



                                          

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