Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Art is a human activity consisting in this, that one consciously, by means of certain external symbols, conveys to others the feelings one has experienced, whereby people so infected by these feelings, also experience them.

Art is a human activity consisting in this, that one conscio

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This quote suggests that art is a form of expression in which individuals intentionally use symbols to communicate their personal emotions and experiences to others. Through this communication, the artist hopes to emotionally impact and engage the audience, causing them to share a similar emotional experience. In essence, the quote highlights the power of art as a means of transmitting emotions and connecting people through shared feelings and experiences.

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