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What does it mean?
The artist suggests that true art reveals the divine through the mastery of serious artists.
In plain terms
Find God by studying great masterpieces and serious artists.
What can you take from it?
Study great art to find spiritual truth.

Where it applies

  • art appreciation
  • spiritual study
  • education

Putting it to work

  • study masterpieces closely
  • connect art to meaning
  • teach through art

Questions to consider

  • How does art reveal truth?
  • Where do you find wisdom?

Another view

Not everyone views art as a path to the divine.

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