Art Quote by Ralph Emerson
“A Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Essays: First Series, 1841
Beauty is a refined sense; creating beauty is the artistic expression of that sense.
In simple terms: Beauty is taste; art makes it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate taste, then create.
Themes
a
creativity
expression
art
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- design
- painting
- music
- interior décor
- fashion
Key Concepts
Aesthetics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish taste from trend?
- Can anyone learn to create beauty?
A Different Perspective
Taste is subjective and can be culturally biased.
