E.m. ForsterWe may say that History develops, Art stands still
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When people use the phrase, “History develops, Art stands still,” they are talking about the fact that the way an era thinks and its ability to make great art changes over time. What is considered art now may not be seen as such in years to come. Sometimes this is a good thing because the old ways are replaced with new ideas. However, sometimes old ways are held too sacred to be replaced with anything different.
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