Art quote by Oscar Wilde

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A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament
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"A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament"

- Oscar Wilde

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This quote by Oscar Wilde talks to the concept that art is a reflection of the artist's individual personality. It recommends that the artist's distinct temperament is the driving force behind the creation of a work of art. This implies that the artist's individual viewpoint, sensations, and experiences are all revealed in the artwork. It also recommends that the art work is a reflection of the artist's innermost thoughts and feelings. This quote highlights the value of the artist's private point of view and how it forms the artwork. It also suggests that the artwork is a reflection of the artist's distinct character and that it is something that can not be duplicated. Eventually, this quote talks to the idea that art is a reflection of the artist's specific character which it is something that is distinct and special.

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Oscar Wilde This quote is written / told by Oscar Wilde between October 16, 1854 and November 30, 1900. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland, the quote is categorized under the topic Art. The author also have 166 other quotes.

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