“The idea of beauty is the fundamental idea of everything. In the world we see only distortions of the fundamental idea, but art, by imagination, may lift itself to the height of this idea. Art is therefore akin to creation.”
Book:What is Art?:
Quote by Leo Tolstoy
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What is Art?:
This book delves into the multifaceted nature of art, examining its definitions, historical contexts, and cultural significance. more
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Leo Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer and thinker, a prominent representative of 19th-century Russian literature. His works deeply revealed social contradictions and human nature, and had a profound impact on the world. more
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