I do not think it possible to convey the moral energy that went into this division between abstraction and realism, from both sides, in those years. It had an almost theological intensity, and in another stage of civilization there would certainly have been burnings at stake.

Arthur C. Danto
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We live in a world of abstract concepts and real life, and those ideas can sometimes be in conflict with one another. No matter how hard we try, we will eventually fail to build the perfect world that we think is possible. We will constantly have to make mistakes and learn from them as we take baby steps towards our ideal world. The only way we can achieve success is through trial, error and persistence.

Source: After The End Of Art: Contemporary Art And The Pale Of History

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