Quote by Max Bill

Far from creating a new formalism, what these can yield is something far transcending surface values since they not only embody form as beauty, but also form in which intuitions or ideas or conjectures have taken visible substance.

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This quote suggests that the value of art or creative endeavors goes beyond mere aesthetics. It argues that art is not just about creating something visually pleasing, but also about giving form to intuitions, ideas, or conjectures and making them tangible through artistic expressions. In other words, art has the power to convey deeper meanings and emotions, transcending superficial appearances and tapping into the realm of significant thoughts and concepts.

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