Full Idea
In our reaction to a work of art (rather than a flower) there is the consciousness of purpose, of a peculiar relation of sympathy with the man who made this thing in order to arouse precisely the sensations we experience.
Gist of Idea
When viewing art, rather than flowers, we are aware of purpose, and sympathy with its creator
Source
Roger Fry (An Essay in Aesthetics [1909], p.33)
Book Reference
Fry,Roger: 'Vision and Design' [Penguin 1937], p.33
A Reaction
I think this is entirely right. I like the mention of 'sympathy' as well as 'purpose'.