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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I knew that I had come face to face with some one whose mere personality was so fascinating that, if I allowed it to do so, it would absorb my whole nature, my whole soul, my very art itself.
Art is much less important than life, but what a poor life without it.
Art is much less important than life, but what a poor life without it.
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.
If you could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.
If you could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.
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To a true artist only that face is beautiful which, quite apart from its exterior, shines with the truth within the soul
Love of beauty is Taste. The creation of beauty is Art.
Love of beauty is Taste. The creation of beauty is Art.
Life doesn't imitate art, it imitates bad television.
Life doesn't imitate art, it imitates bad television.
