In subordinating its particular intuitions to the absolute ideal art is, therefore, merely asserting its own sovereign autonomy.

But there is no such difference between the world as it is and the world as ideal art presents it.

Sometimes more ideal art asserted a triumphant claim-transcendentalHoly Families, seraphic saints, and gorgeous scenes by Tintoret and Paul of Verona.

But perfection in life, as ideal art presents it, it is a prophecy which enlists us as soldiers militant in its fulfilment.

The thought of the 'Grecian Urn' is (to quote Mr. Bridges) "the supremacy of ideal art over Nature, because of its unchanging expression of perfection."