A little basic vocabulary, some abstract vocabulary, some verbs.

The watercolors combine the spontaneity of firsthand observation with the precedent of Kandinsky's abstract formal vocabulary of the 1908-to-1910 period.

Neither artist departed much from the narrow abstract vocabularies they have established for themselves, yet everything about these shows stood out.

Yet as seen in this preview of "Layapriya," he can absorb the images of Indian dance to create an abstract vocabulary of his own.

In "Oz," begun in 1987 but finished in 1990, Ms. Diehl shows she is eager to play with her abstract vocabulary.

"The idea that I would someday make a film outside a minimalist, abstract vocabulary was implausible," he says.

In 62 medium-small diptychs, Mr. Bolt mixes and matches an encyclopedic repertory of abstract vocabularies.

With each new showing, Thomas's paintings look fresher and livelier, their totally abstract vocabulary of color markings conveying the spirit of a vibrant inner life.

Later stages contain more complex and abstract vocabulary such as time and emotions.

Concrete vocabulary is taught through demonstration, objects, and pictures; abstract vocabulary is taught by association of ideas.