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abreaction /ab·re·ac·tion/ (ab?re-ak´shun) the reliving of an experience in such a way that previously repressed emotions associated with it are released. abreaction (aˑ·brē·akˈ·sh  n),n the remembrance and release of emotions relating to a repressed experience or trauma that can occur on its own or be induced artificially, as through hypnosis. See also catharsis. |
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Satire, parody, absurdity,
stark realism, and abreaction all became tools in the Modernist's
at tempts to untangle social, moral, and spiritual "truths"
The Modern artist manipulated objects and concepts in abstract ways to
produce cosmic or chaotic reorganizations of our philosophical
constructs. Central to the exhibition was an installation by Mike Kelley and Paul
McCarthy consisting of various pieces and entitled Midlife Crisis Trauma
Center and Negative Media-Engram Abreaction Release Zone, 1992. |
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