*Table of Contents:**

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Chapter 1

: Introduction**
- Background and Rationale
- Objectives of the Study
- Scope and Limitations
- Methodology

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Chapter 2

: Theoretical Framework**
- Definitions of Space in Art
- Historical Perspectives on Abstract Art and Space
- Theories of Abstract Space in Art Criticism

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Chapter 3

: Spatial Representation in Early Abstract Art**
- Origins of Abstract Art
- The Role of Space in Early Abstract Movements (Cubism, Futurism, Suprematism, etc.)
- Spatial Ambiguity and Illusionism in Early Abstract Artworks

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Chapter 4

: Spatial Conceptions in Mid-Century Abstract Expressionism**
- Gestural Abstraction and Spatial Dynamics
- Color Field Painting and the Expansion of Spatial Perception
- Spatial Depth and Flatness in Abstract Expressionist Works

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Chapter 5

: Contemporary Explorations of Space in Abstract Art**
- Postmodern Approaches to Spatial Representation
- Installation Art and Spatial Environments
- Digital Technologies and Virtual Space in Contemporary Abstract Art

**Chapter 6: Conclusion**
- Summary of Findings
- Contributions to Scholarship
- Implications for Artistic Practice and Criticism
- Suggestions for Future Research