Historical reflection refers to thinking about events from the past, analyzing them, and learning important lessons from them. It involves studying history to gain a better understanding of how past actions and decisions shape the present and future.
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«historical»
«reflection»
Sentences with «historical reflection»
- Tim Marlow, the RA's artistic director, said the Summer Exhibition was «an immoveable feast and a national treasure» so it had to be a central part of what would be «a big programme of historical reflection... who we are, where we came from and obviously where we are going to go.» (theguardian.com)
- This is in keeping with Weatherford's approach to mark - making; gestures bristling with speed and immediacy are the final articulations of a process that begins with the negotiation of psychological moods, pointed art historical reflection, and even meditation on current world events. (davidkordanskygallery.com)
- «Through his drawings» signature interplay between image and text, he moves between historical reflection, emotional longing, poetic wit, and strident critique (courtesy of New Museum press release).» (lssartadvisory.com)
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