A work of art is one through which the consciousness of the artist is able to give its emotions to anyone who is prepared to receive them. (Muriel Rukeyser)

A work of art is one through which the consciousness of the artist is able to give its emotions to anyone who is prepared to receive them.

Muriel Rukeyser

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