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  1. Coat & Buttons:
  2. 3D From Simple 2D
  3. The patterns on the costume are reminiscent of suprematist artwork.
  4. physical distortion/disproportion: sacrifice of realism for the sake of drama. The body is a collection of shapes. Compare to pluralistic perspective of cubist compositions
  5. Angle of Orientation
  6. Government's Purpose
  7. The Double-Headed Eagle
  8. Translation
  9. Irregular geometry
  10. The rectangular shapes on the boots match the pattern across the figure's chest. The orderly circles and lines within the geometric shape create a controlled pattern that feels awkwardly placed on the boot.
  11. Russian text and translation
  12. Representations of Love
  13. Play in Chagall's World