Quote by W. Winwood Reade

Artistic genius is an expansion of monkey imitativeness.

Artistic genius is an expansion of monkey imitativeness.

Summary

This quote suggests that artistic genius is built upon a foundation of imitation. It implies that artists, like monkeys, learn and develop their skills by imitating the work of others. However, artistic genius takes this imitation to another level where it becomes an expansion of creativity. It suggests that true artistic brilliance is born when one not only imitates but adds their unique perspective and originality, going beyond simply replicating what already exists. In this way, artistic genius is seen as a transformative process that builds upon imitation to create something entirely new and remarkable.

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Imitation

By W. Winwood Reade

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