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Art is not merely an imitation of the reality of nature, but in truth a metaphysical supplement to the reality of nature
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"Art is not merely an imitation of the reality of nature, but in truth a metaphysical supplement to the reality of nature, placed alongside thereof for its conquest"

- Friedrich Nietzsche

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This quote by Friedrich Nietzsche recommends that art is not simply a reproduction of nature or truth, but rather a method of boosting or supplementing it metaphysically. According to Nietzsche, art is planned to enable humans to overcome reality by creatively supplementing it with the imaginary and also the suitable. Simply put, art allows us to draw out the concealed top qualities of reality that are not quickly obvious to the eye. Nietzsche thinks that art is a means of transcending the restrictions of our physical presence and getting to a higher level of awareness, where we can create new as well as premium truths that exceed the restraints of the environment. Therefore, art is not merely a mirror of the world, however a transformative force that increases our understanding of it.

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Friedrich Nietzsche This quote is written / told by Friedrich Nietzsche between October 15, 1844 and August 25, 1900. She was a famous Philosopher from Germany. The author also have 185 other quotes.

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