« The work of Art is a fragment of nature with the mark
on it of a finite creative effort, so that it stands alone, an
individual thing detailed from the vague infinity of its background.
Thus Art heightens the sense of humanity.
It gives an elation of feeling which is supernatural.
A sunset is glorious, but it dwarfs humanity and belongs to the
general flow of nature.
A million sunsets will not spur on men towards civilization.
It requires Art to evoke into consciousness the finite perfections
which lie ready for human achievement ». (AI, pp. 270-271)