Quote by Leonard Bernstein

Any great art work revives and readapts time and space, and the measure of its success is the extent to which it makes you an inhabitant of that world - the extent to which it invites you in and lets you breathe its strange, special air.

Any great art work revives and readapts time and space, and

Summary

This quote highlights the power and impact of great artwork. It suggests that exceptional art goes beyond its physical existence, transcending time and space to create a whole new world for the viewer. Its success lies in its ability to fully immerse individuals in this world, making them feel like genuine inhabitants. The more effectively art invites us in and allows us to experience its unique atmosphere, the more successful it is deemed to be. It emphasizes the transformative and immersive qualities that art possesses, elevating it to a realm beyond simple visual appreciation.

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Art Creativity Inspirational Epiphany Aesthetics Transcendence Epiphanic Moment

By Leonard Bernstein

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