The closure of a work of art, its completeness in itself, its clearly defined limits, and its having "a beginning, a middle, and an end" are a universal, cross-cultural criterion of success in art.

Cross-Cultural

Involving or bridging the differences between cultures; examining or comparing two or more different cultures.

Work of Art

An object or performance that is created with skill and imagination and is often considered to have aesthetic value.

Closure

The act of bringing something to an end or conclusion, providing a sense of finality or resolution.