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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Beauty in art is often nothing but ugliness subdued.
Beauty in art is often nothing but ugliness subdued.
Any authentic work of art must start an argument between the artist and his audience.rn
Any authentic work of art must start an argument between the artist and his audience.rn
Art is the signature of civilizations.
Art is the signature of civilizations.
Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see.
Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see.
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
The canvas glow'd beyond ev'n nature warm;
The pregnant quarry teem'd with human form.
The canvas glow'd beyond ev'n nature warm;
The pregnant quarry teem'd with human form.
Art hurts. Art urges voyages - and it is easier to stay at home.
Art hurts. Art urges voyages - and it is easier to stay at home.
Art always has something of the unconscious about it.
Art always has something of the unconscious about it.
Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.
Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.
