Quote by Alfred North Whitehead

Art is the imposing of a pattern on experience, and our aesthetic enjoyment is recognition of the pattern.


Art is the imposing of a pattern on experience, and our aest

Summary

This quote suggests that art creates meaning by imposing a structure or pattern on our experiences. It implies that our aesthetic enjoyment of art comes from our ability to recognize and appreciate this pattern. In other words, art helps us make sense of the world around us by organizing and interpreting our experiences in a way that is pleasing and meaningful to us.

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By Alfred North Whitehead
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