Polish artist magdalena abakanowicz spent much of her life in her home country under communist rule by the soviet union. the regime emphasized the collective over the individual. this experience is reflected in her artworks in the following way:

Her work reflects the use of repeated figures.      

Explanation:

Magdalena Abakanowicz, a Polish sculpture and artist, known for her work with the textiles, canvas, along with abandon ropes. Abakanowicz work became closely linked with soft sculptures known as Abakan. Abanowicz interest in the fabric because of different texture led her to choose her art in the form of organic nature for her work.

i'm not sure i completely understand your question, but i will do my best.

i think the answer you are looking for is sequence. (see below)

a repeated melodic fragment would be best defined as repetition, while repeated chords (different or the same) could be a chord progression. however, you then mentioned the chord and melodic fragment beginning on higher or lower pitches, in that case, the answer could be best defined as a sequence. the definition of a sequence is as follows: "the restatement of a motif or longer melodic (or harmonic) passage at a higher or lower pitch in the same voice."

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