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Art Quote by Cervantes

“Art does not surpass nature but perfects it.” quote by Cervantes — Download Open image

““Art does not surpass nature but perfects it.””

About This Quote

Source Book: Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, 1605

Art should imitate nature and then improve upon it, not merely copy it.

In simple terms: Art improves nature.

Key Takeaway

Seek to enhance what exists.

Themes

art creativity imitation

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical artistic

When to use this quote

painting
design
music
writing
architecture

Key Concepts

Aesthetics humanism

Questions to Reflect On

How can you add value to existing forms?
What does “perfecting” nature mean to you?

A Different Perspective

Art may be limited by nature's constraints.

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