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E. M. Forster

The work of art assumes the existence of the perfect spectator, and is indifferent to the fact that no such person exists.

E. M. Forster

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A work of art is created with the idea that there is an ideal viewer who fully understands and appreciates it. However, the artwork does not change or lose value even though no one perfectly fits that role.

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