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Theories of Criticism: Formalism, Structuralism, and Post-Structuralism
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Which of the following is a key tenet of Formalism?
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The form of a work of art is more important than its content.
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Formalism is a theory of criticism that emphasizes the importance of the form of a work of art over its content. Formalists believe that the meaning of a work of art is determined by its structure, its use of language, and its overall design.