André Malraux, L'Intemporel
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The artist is not the transcriber of the world, he is its rival.
— André Malraux on Art
What It Means
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About André Malraux
André Georges Malraux (November 3, 1901 – November 23, 1976) was a French novelist, adventurer, art historian and statesman. He served as Minister for Cultural Affairs from 1958 to 1969.
About André Malraux
André Georges Malraux (November 3, 1901 – November 23, 1976) was a French novelist, adventurer, art historian and statesman. He served as Minister for Cultural Affairs from 1958 to 1969.
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