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.
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An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one.rn
An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one.rn
I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people
I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people
Art is the most beautiful of all lies.
Art is the most beautiful of all lies.
The waking mind is the least serviceable in the arts.
The waking mind is the least serviceable in the arts.
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.
The enemy of art is the absence of limitations.
The enemy of art is the absence of limitations.
Art is what's left over after you've defined everything else
Art is what's left over after you've defined everything else
Drawing is the true test of art.
Drawing is the true test of art.
High art alone is eternal and the bust outlives the city.
[Fr., L'Art supreme
Seule a l'eternite
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High art alone is eternal and the bust outlives the city.
[Fr., L'Art supreme
Seule a l'eternite
Et le buste
Survit la cite.]
