Order is the shape upon which beauty depends.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Beauty relies on having a clear structure or order.
- In plain terms
- Order makes things beautiful.
- What can you take from it?
- Organize to create beauty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you see order in beauty?
- Is balance necessary for art?
Another view
Chaos can also be beautiful in some contexts.
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