Art for Art's Sake means, for its adepts, the pursuit of pu… - Théophile Gautier

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Art for Art's Sake means, for its adepts, the pursuit of pure beauty – without any other consideration.

Théophile Gautier

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Pierre Jules Théophile Gautier (August 30 1811 – October 23 1872) was a French poet, dramatist, novelist, short-story writer, journalist and critic.

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Alternative Names: Pierre Jules Théophile Gautier • Theophile Gautier • Pierre-Jules-Théophile Gautier • Pierre Jules Theophile Gautier • Pierre-Jules-Theophile Gautier

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Oui, l'œuvre sort plus belle
D'une forme au travail
Rebelle,
Vers, marbre, onyx, émail.

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There is nothing truly beautiful but that which can never be of any use whatsoever; everything useful is ugly.

Art for Art's Sake means, for its adepts, the pursuit of pure beauty – without any other consideration. - Théophile Gautier

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