Art as a Means of Self-Expression

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The paper shows that for both Stephen Dedalus in James Joyce's novel "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" and Andrea del Sarto in the poem of the same name by Robert Browning, art is a means of self-expression and achieved when the artist satisfies himself. It discusses how art comes from within and satisfies an inner craving - others may enjoy what is produced, but it is essential that the artist does. The paper shows that for both characters, their medium is how they relate to the world, how they understand the world, and how they shape the world, and all this constitutes a definition of art.

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"For Andrea del Sarto as for Stephen Dedalus, many of the things of this world stand in the way of the artist, whether that be the need for money, frustration with religion, political realities, interpersonal relationships, or similar concerns. Both artists are also faced with the reality of learning to master their media. Even then, as with Andrea del Sarto, this may not be enough if that spark that sets the artist apart is not present or is not as effective as for some other artist. Art for both is also a rivalry with other artists, and that in itself is both a spur and in some ways a barrier preventing the complete freeing of the inner artist."

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