Quotation by

Jean Rostand

Beauty in art is often nothing but ugliness subdued.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote means that what we see as beauty in art is actually created by controlling or taming elements that might otherwise seem chaotic or unpleasant. In other words, art transforms raw, rough, or harsh aspects into something visually pleasing by managing their intensity.

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