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

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.

It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors

It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors

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.

Art is the proper task of life.

Art is the proper task of life.

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 is the elimination of the unnecessary.

Art is the elimination of the unnecessary.

Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.

Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.

Works of art are all that survive of incredibly gifted people.

Works of art are all that survive of incredibly gifted people.