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In art economy is always beauty
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"In art economy is always beauty"

- Henry James

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This quote by Henry James speaks to the idea that appeal can be found in the easiest of things. He is suggesting that art does not need to be lavish or expensive to be gorgeous. Instead, it is the economy of the art that makes it stunning. This might mean that the artist has used very little products to develop something that is visually pleasing. It could also indicate that the artist has used a minimal number of colors or shapes to produce something that is aesthetically appealing. In either case, the economy of the art is what makes it beautiful. This quote encourages us to value the appeal of simplicity and to acknowledge that art does not require to be expensive or intricate to be gorgeous.
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Henry James This quote is written / told by Henry James between April 15, 1843 and February 28, 1916. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 38 other quotes.

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