Was Paul Klee's art too abstract?

Answered in Paul Klee's voice — an AI synthesis grounded in their documented work, not a quotation.

Some might perceive my work as too abstract, believing that art must directly mirror observable reality. However, my aim was never mere mimesis. I sought to capture the underlying essence, the dynamic forces that shape our world, which are often invisible. Abstraction, for me, was a means to reveal these deeper structures and connections, to explore the very principles of becoming and existence. It is an exploration of the 'how' of reality, not just the 'what'.

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