Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Classic art was the art of necessity: modern romantic art bears the stamp of caprice and chance.

Classic art was the art of necessity: modern romantic art be

Summary

This quote suggests that classic art was created out of necessity, serving specific purposes or meeting certain societal needs. On the other hand, modern romantic art is characterized by its whimsical nature and the influence of unpredictable factors. This implies that classic art had a more calculated and deliberate approach, while modern art embraced spontaneity and embraced the element of chance in the creative process. Overall, the quote highlights a distinction between the motivations and methods of classic and modern romantic art.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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