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Full Idea
The contemplation of pure form leads to a state of extraordinary exaltation and complete detachment from the concerns of life.
Gist of Idea
Good art produces exaltation and detachment
Source
Clive Bell (Art [1913], I.III)
Book Ref
Bell,Clive: 'Art' [nk 2010], p.25
A Reaction
The last part is what gets the arts a bad name with the people who do deal with the concerns of life (which won't go away, even for an artist!). However, being totally trapped in the concerns of life is probably a recipe for misery.
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