Quotation by

Walter Hagen

It is the addition of strangeness to beauty that constitutes the romantic character in art.

Beauty

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Walter Hagen means that what makes art feel romantic is when something unusual or unexpected is combined with something beautiful. This mix of the familiar and the strange creates a special emotional effect that defines romantic art.

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