Quote by Edgar Allan Poe

Were I called on to define, very briefly, the term Art, I should call it 'the reproduction of what the Senses perceive in Nature through the veil of the soul.' The mere imitation, however accurate, of what is in Nature, entitles no man to the sacred name of 'Artist.'

Were I called on to define, very briefly, the term Art, I sh

Summary

This quote suggests that true art is not just a simple replication of what one sees in nature, but rather it involves the interpretation and expression of the artist's soul. Merely imitating nature does not make someone an artist, but the ability to perceive the sensory experiences of nature and reinterpret them through the lens of one's individual spirit is what distinguishes true artistic expression. Art requires an element of personal interpretation and an infusion of the artist's unique perception, going beyond mere replication to evoke emotions and deeper meanings.

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