Famous quote by Rudolf Arnheim

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The line that describes the beautiful is elliptical. It has simplicity and constant change. It cannot be described by a
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"The line that describes the beautiful is elliptical. It has simplicity and constant change. It cannot be described by a compass, and it changes direction at every one of its points"

- Rudolf Arnheim

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Rudolf Arnheim between July 15, 1904 and June 9, 2007. He/she was a famous Artist from Germany. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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