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If art has a purpose, it is to interpret life, reproduce it in fresh visions
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"If art has a purpose, it is to interpret life, reproduce it in fresh visions"

- Catherine Drinker Bowen

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This quote by Catherine Drinker Bowen talks to the power of art to record and analyze life. Art is a way to reveal the beauty, pleasure, and intricacy of life in a distinct and innovative method. It can be used to record moments in time, to tell stories, and to reveal emotions. Art can likewise be utilized to explore and translate life in new and intriguing ways. By creating art, we can explore our own experiences and those of others, and get a deeper understanding of the world around us. Art can also be utilized to accentuate important issues and to motivate modification. Ultimately, art has the power to translate life in a manner that is both significant and powerful.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Catherine Drinker Bowen between January 1, 1897 and November 1, 1973. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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