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“Art has this long history, predating even language, of expressing nonverbal information.”

Quote by Betty Edwards

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Betty Edwards is a renowned American author born in 1926. She is known for her contributions to the field of visual art education, particularly her book 'The Art of Seeing,' which explores the relationship between visual perception and artistic creation. more

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