Concerned with theory rather than practice (8)

I believe the answer is:

abstract

(Other definitions for abstract that I've seen before include "Rothko work?" , "a work of modern art" , "Art form; remove" , "Theoretical; abstruse" , "Theoretical; painting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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