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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The work of art may have a moral effect, but to demand moral purpose from the artist is to make him ruin his work
There is one thing one has to have: either a soul that is cheerful by nature, or a soul made read more
There is one thing one has to have: either a soul that is cheerful by nature, or a soul made cheerful by work, love, art, and knowledge.
Art, as far as it is able, follow nature, as a pupil imitates his
master; thus your art must read more
Art, as far as it is able, follow nature, as a pupil imitates his
master; thus your art must be, as it were, God's grandchild.
[It., L'arte vostra quella, quanto puote,
Seque, come il maestro fa il discente;
Si che vostr'arte a Dio quasi e nipote.]
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is read more
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.
Only an artist can interpret the meaning of life.
Only an artist can interpret the meaning of life.
Art is never finished, only abandoned.
Art is never finished, only abandoned.
Art is the window to man's soul. Without it, he would never be able to see beyond his immediate world; read more
Art is the window to man's soul. Without it, he would never be able to see beyond his immediate world; nor could the world see the man within.
There is nothing new in art except talent.rn
There is nothing new in art except talent.rn
Art is unthinkable without risk and spiritual self-sacrifice.
Art is unthinkable without risk and spiritual self-sacrifice.
