Quote by Benjamin Haydon

Art is a reality, not a definition; inasmuch as it approaches a reality, it approaches perfection, and inasmuch as it approaches a mere definition, it is imperfect and untrue.

Art is a reality, not a definition; inasmuch as it approache

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This quote suggests that art cannot be confined to a rigid definition, as it is a reflection of reality itself. The closer art gets to representing reality, the closer it becomes to achieving perfection. On the other hand, when art is constrained by a mere definition, it loses its essence and fails to capture the complexities and nuances of the real world. It implies that the true power and beauty of art lie in its ability to transcend boundaries and embrace the limitless nature of reality.

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