He's the greatest architect of the nineteenth century.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A direct statement praising an architect as the best of the 19th century.
- In plain terms
- This architect is the greatest of the 1800s.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the leading figures in your field.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who defines greatness?
- What makes a leader in art?
Another view
Subjective claims of greatness can be debated.
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