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Aristotle

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.

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Aristotle means that art should focus on showing the deeper meaning or essence behind what we see, rather than just copying how things look on the surface. This suggests that true art reveals emotions, ideas, or truths that go beyond mere physical appearance.

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