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Oscar Wilde: Art and Individualism

Oscar Wilde: Art and Individualism

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You can never be overdressed or overeducated - Oscar Wilde -  ElearningWorld.org

The work of art is to dominate the spectator: the spectator is not to dominate the work of art

—Oscar Wilde

A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament. Its beauty comes from the fact that the author is what he is. It has nothing to do with the fact that other people want what they want.

Indeed, the moment that an artist takes notice of what other people want, and tries to supply the demand, he ceases to be an artist, and becomes a dull or an amusing craftsman, an honest or a dishonest tradesman. He has no further claim to be considered as an artist.

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