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Who would dare assign to art the sterile function of imitating nature?
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"Who would dare assign to art the sterile function of imitating nature?"

- Charles Baudelaire

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This quote by Charles Baudelaire is a difficulty to the standard sight of art as simply a copy of nature. Baudelaire is recommending that art needs to be more than just a depiction of the physical world. He is supporting for art to be an innovative expression of the artist's inner globe, a reflection of their feelings as well as concepts. He is recommending that art should be a kind of self-expression, rather than a plain replica of nature. He is encouraging musicians to explore their own creativity as well as to create artworks that are one-of-a-kind and also significant. By doing so, art can end up being a powerful device for communication and expression. Baudelaire is challenging the concept that art must be limited to simply replicating nature, as well as instead urges artists to discover their very own creativity and also develop masterpieces that are meaningful and also unique.
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Charles Baudelaire This quote is written / told by Charles Baudelaire between April 9, 1821 and August 31, 1867. He was a famous Poet from France. The author also have 74 other quotes.

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