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There is more both of beauty and of raison d'etre in the works of nature- than in those of art. – Aristotle
The most beautiful colors laid on at random, give less pleasure than a black-and-white drawing. – Aristotle
Those who assert that the mathematical sciences say nothing of the beautiful or the good are in error. For these sciences say and prove a great deal about them; if they do not expressly mention them, but prove attributes which... ... – Aristotle
Art takes nature as its model. – Aristotle
In painting, the most brilliant colors, spread at random and without design, will give far less pleasure than the simplest outline of a figure. – Aristotle
A good style must have an air of novelty, at the same time concealing its art. – Aristotle
The mathematical sciences particularly exhibit order symmetry and limitations; and these are the greatest forms of the beautiful. – Aristotle
– Aristotle
The purpose of art is to represent the meaning of things. This represents the true reality, not external aspects. – Aristotle
Personal beauty requires that one should be tall; little people may have charm and elegance, but beauty-no. – Aristotle 