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Art's effect is due to the tension resulting from the clash of the collocation of elements of two (or more) systems of interpretation. This conflict has the function of breaking down automatism of perception and occurs simultaneously on the many levels of a work of art ... All levels may carry meaning.

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Yuri Lotman
Age: 71 †
Born: 1922
Born: February 28
Died: 1993
Died: October 28
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