The perfection of an art consists in the employment of a
comprehensive system of laws, commensurate to every purpose read more

The perfection of an art consists in the employment of a
comprehensive system of laws, commensurate to every purpose
within its scope, but concealed from the eye of the spectator;
and in the production of effects that seem to flow forth
spontaneously, as though uncontrolled by their influence, and
which are equally excellent, whether regarded individually, or in
reference to the proposed result.

Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.

Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.

Art is unthinkable without risk and spiritual self-sacrifice.

Art is unthinkable without risk and spiritual self-sacrifice.

Every picture shows a spot with which the artist has fallen in love.

Every picture shows a spot with which the artist has fallen in love.

Art is running away without ever leaving home.

Art is running away without ever leaving home.

Whenever we witness art in a building, we are aware of an energy contained by it.

Whenever we witness art in a building, we are aware of an energy contained by it.

It is the glory and good of Art,
That Art remains the one way possible
Of speaking read more

It is the glory and good of Art,
That Art remains the one way possible
Of speaking truth, to mouths like mine at least.

Art supplies constantly to contemplation what nature seldom affords in concrete experience — the union of life and peace.

Art supplies constantly to contemplation what nature seldom affords in concrete experience — the union of life and peace.

There is no must in art because art is free

There is no must in art because art is free