Quote by Rubén Darío: “Art for art's sake: pure beauty, truth in form, transcending all utility.”

This idea means that art should be appreciated for its inherent beauty and perfect design, without needing to serve any practical purpose or deliver a moral message. Its value comes simply from its existence as a beautiful creation, separate from any function.

This philosophy emerged in Europe and significantly influenced Modernismo. Darío championed art that found its purpose in its own existence and aesthetic perfection, challenging the expectation that art must serve moral or political functions.

Nicaraguan poet, considered the father of Spanish-language literary modernism, whose influence on poetry in Spanish rivals that of Walt Whitman in English. His collections Azul and Prosas profanas introduced a revolutionary musicality and symbolism to the Spanish language.