Submitted by mgray23 on April 23, 2008

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Prater

Art evokes different things in different people. What is trying to be gleaned or understood is usually at the crux of these suppositions. However, in order that any type of understanding is reacted upon, one must first realize that art is only what is seen through one’s own eyes. And, if any conclusion is come to, temperament or an emotional pull toward that piece of art must be present. Walter Prater said, “What is important, then, is not that the critic should possess a correct abstract definition of beauty for the intellect, but a certain kind of temperament, the power of being deeply moved by the presence of beautiful objects” (Prater 1) So, according to Prater,...

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