Stephen SondheimArt, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos.
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Art itself is an attempt to bring order out of chaos. Art does not even need to be an attempt at all, but just an act of creation. A painting, a poem, a song, or any other form of art can be created in a moment of pure enthusiasm. This feeling may be followed by days of passionate creation, weeks of trying to perfect the work, and months or even years of constant editing and revision. The result is a work of art that is still abounding with life and full of imagination.
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