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John Ruskin

Art is not a study of positive reality, it is the seeking for ideal truth.

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John Ruskin means that art is not about copying what we see in the real world exactly as it is. Instead, art tries to express a deeper, perfect idea or feeling that goes beyond everyday reality.

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