Edgar Allan PoeThere is no exquisite beauty… without some strangeness in the proportion.
About This Quote
This quote is often quoted in the context of art. It has sometimes been interpreted to mean that, for example, in order to create an effective painting, the artist must take a chance and venture beyond what is normal in their usual work.
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