Quotation by

Alfred de Vigny

Art ought never to be considered except in its relations with its ideal beauty.

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Alfred de Vigny is saying that the value of art should be judged based on how well it connects to a perfect or ideal form of beauty. This means that art’s importance lies in its ability to express or reflect an ultimate standard of beauty rather than just any appearance.

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