Quote by Jacques Barzun

Art distills sensations and embodies it with enhanced meaning.

Art distills sensations and embodies it with enhanced meanin

Summary

This quote suggests that art has the ability to condense and capture various sensations and experiences, elevating them to a higher level of significance. Artworks possess the power to intensify the meaning behind these sensations, emotions, and ideas, allowing them to be depicted and conveyed in a more profound and impactful way. Through its ability to distill and encapsulate these experiences, art can offer heightened insight and understanding, eliciting deeper reactions and connections from its audience.

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By Jacques Barzun

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