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What does it mean?
Art expresses the creator's inner nature rather than just depicting external objects.
In plain terms
Art shows the artist, not just objects.
What can you take from it?
Understand art as a reflection of the artist.

Where it applies

  • criticism
  • creative work
  • education

Putting it to work

  • study the artist
  • interpret deeper meanings

Questions to consider

  • What does this piece say about the artist?
  • Is art about the subject or the maker?

Another view

Some art intentionally focuses strictly on representation.

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