abstraction

noun:the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events; the state of existing as a concept
- In philosophy, freedom is frequently discussed as an abstraction.
noun:the process of removing or reducing details to focus on essential features
- Good models use abstraction to ignore noise and highlight structure.
noun:a state of inattentiveness caused by deep thought or daydreaming
- In a moment of abstraction, he walked past his own house.
noun:a work of art that does not attempt to represent external reality but uses shapes, colors, and forms to achieve its effect
- The gallery featured an abstraction that captivated visitors with its bold colors.