When one thinks of Formalism, traditional and structured come to mind. However, some Russian authors, such as Tolstoy, believe the antithesis of this theory. While sometimes structure and literary balance can be appreciated, art would be lost without unique interpretations of art, literature, and film.
Ambiguity, which the traditional meaning of formalism fights against, becomes the partner of Russian meaning of Formalism. The first definition suggest that the audience does not need to know the background of a character or a scene, while the second interpretation suggest this is worth figuring out. This is how I understood the chapter in our textbook. Creativity is encouraged more with the revised meaning.
Poetry, for example, uses similes, metaphors, and symbols to express thought rather than just coming out and saying the literal word. Also, certain art (which I'm searching for at press time) someone may be shown with their back towards the camera or easel, to show mystery. One does not know what he/she might be thinking, but by body language this can be explored further. Granted, sometimes in audience wants nothing more than the answers right in front in front of them. Yet, the choice to have different forms of expression is priceless.
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