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According to English philosopher Richard Wollheim1, merely compiling a compendium of the stylistic traits manifested in the work of a particular artist explains nothing; it is only a classification. For a stylistic analysis to be explanatory, it must highlight the psychologically discernible aspects of an artist's work. Style is equated with psychological distinctiveness, that is, the ability of painters with a well-developed personal style to capture the attention of the viewer so that their perception is genuinely drawn to the aspects of the artwork that hold aesthetic significance. The …