“The representative element in a work of art may or may not be harmful, but it is always irrelevant. For to appreciate a work of art, we must bring with us nothing from life, no knowledge of its affairs and ideas, no familiarity with its emotions.”
Quote by Clive Bell
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Clive Bell
Clive Bell, born on September 16, 1881, and died on September 18, 1964, was a British art critic. He is considered one of the most influential art critics of the early 20th century, known for his unique insights into the form and visual aesthetics of art. more
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