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    The temple of art is built of words. Painting and sculpture and
    music are but the blazon of its windows, borrowing all their
    significance from the light, and suggestive only of the temple's
    uses.
    - Josiah Gilbert Holland (used pseudonym Timothy Titcomb),

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All art requires courage.

All art requires courage.

by Anne Tucker Found in: Art Quotes,
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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.

by John Mason Good Found in: Art Quotes,
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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.

by Claudia Lady Bird Johnson Found in: Art Quotes,
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Art is unthinkable without risk and spiritual self-sacrifice.

Art is unthinkable without risk and spiritual self-sacrifice.

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Art is long, and time is fleeting, And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still like muffled drums are beating read more

Art is long, and time is fleeting, And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still like muffled drums are beating Funeral marches to the grave.

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Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let read more

Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over.

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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.

by Edward Hopper Found in: Art Quotes,
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Art is making something out of nothing and selling it.

Art is making something out of nothing and selling it.

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Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

by Edgar Degas Found in: Art Quotes,
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