Clive Bell was a British art critic and philosopher, born on September 16, 1881, and known for his influential ideas on aesthetics. He is best recognized for his theory of significant form, which suggests that the value of art lies in its formal qualities rather than its subject matter or emotional content. Bell believed that the arrangement of shapes, colors, and lines could evoke aesthetic experiences in viewers. In addition to his work in art criticism, Bell was associated with the Bloomsbury Group, a collective of writers, artists, and intellectuals in early 20th-century England. He contributed to discussions on art and culture, emphasizing the importance of artistic expression and the role of the artist in society. Bell passed away on December 17, 1964.