Any system that sees aesthetics as irrelevant, that separates the arti…

Paul Rand
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Any system that sees aesthetics as irrelevant, that separates the artist from his product, that fragments the work of the individual, or creates by committee, or makes mincemeat of the creative process will, in the long run, diminish not only the product but the maker as well.
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