imbodiment

Example:The painter prefers abstraction over any form, believing in the power of pure form and color.

Definition:The process or result of making something abstract, typically by leaving out any reference to concrete matters and expressing it in general terms.

Example:He interpreted the novel in a literal way, missing out on its deeper thematic implications.

Definition:The process of making something too literal or specific, often at the expense of generality or abstract meaning.