Quote by Florence Earle Coates

The business of art is to enlarge and correct the heart and to lift our ideals out of the ugly and the mean through love of the ideal...The business of art is to appeal to the soul.

The business of art is to enlarge and correct the heart and

Summary

This quote highlights the purpose and essence of art. It suggests that art serves to expand and improve our innermost feelings and values. By evoking a love for the perfect or ideal, art has the ability to transcend the undesirable aspects of life. Its ultimate goal is to resonate with and speak to the soul of individuals, touching them on a deeper level in order to bring about personal and societal transformation. In essence, art serves as a medium to cultivate and elevate our emotions, ideals, and aspirations.

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By Florence Earle Coates

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