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Art is not merely an imitation of the reality of nature, but in truth a metaphysical supplement to the reality read more
Art is not merely an imitation of the reality of nature, but in truth a metaphysical supplement to the reality of nature, placed alongside thereof for its conquest.
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
Art is the most beautiful of all lies.
Art is the most beautiful of all lies.
Painting from nature is not copying the object; it is realizing one's sensations.
Painting from nature is not copying the object; it is realizing one's sensations.
 As all Nature's thousands changes
 But one changeless God proclaim;
  So in Art's wide kingdom ranges
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 As all Nature's thousands changes
 But one changeless God proclaim;
  So in Art's wide kingdom ranges
   One sole meaning still the same:
    This is Truth, eternal Reason,
     Which from Beauty takes its dress,
      And serene through time and season
       Stands aye in loveliness. 
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
The enemy of art is the absence of limitations.
The enemy of art is the absence of limitations.
 It is not strength, but art, obtains the prize,
 And to be swift is less than to be wise.
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 It is not strength, but art, obtains the prize,
 And to be swift is less than to be wise.
  'Tis more by art, than force of numerous strokes. 
Beauty in art is often nothing but ugliness subdued.
Beauty in art is often nothing but ugliness subdued.