“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.”

— Aristotle · Wisdom quote

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance. — Aristotle quote card
Philosopher · 384 BCE – 322 BCE

Greek philosopher and student of Plato; founder of logic and many scientific fields.

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