Is beautiful what proceeds from an inner necessity of the soul. Is beautiful what is inwardly beautiful.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True beauty comes from an inner necessity of the soul, meaning it must reflect an authentic internal state.
- In plain terms
- Art is beautiful only if it comes from a true inner need.
- What can you take from it?
- Authenticity from the soul creates true beauty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What comes from your inner necessity?
- How do you know art is beautiful?
Another view
Internal necessity is hard to define objectively.
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