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Beauty Quote by John Dewey

“If the eye is constantly greeted by harmonious objects, having elegance of form and color, a standard of taste naturally grows up.” quote by John Dewey
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“If the eye is constantly greeted by harmonious objects, having elegance of form and color, a standard of taste naturally grows up.”

John Dewey

About This Quote

Source Book: Art as Experience, John Dewey, 1934

Regular exposure to aesthetically pleasing objects cultivates refined taste and appreciation for elegance in form and color.

In simple terms: Seeing beauty daily shapes good taste.

Key Takeaway

Seek beauty to develop taste.

Themes

aesthetic education culture

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • interior design
  • fashion
  • visual arts
  • marketing
  • personal development

Key Concepts

Sensory perception taste formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your environment influence your sense of beauty?
  • Can you appreciate diverse aesthetics?
A Different Perspective

Taste can be biased by limited exposure or cultural norms.

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