In art, the obvious is a sin.

In art, the obvious is a sin.

A writer should write with his eyes and a painter paint with his ears.rn

A writer should write with his eyes and a painter paint with his ears.rn

Whenever we witness art in a building, we are aware of an energy contained by it.

Whenever we witness art in a building, we are aware of an energy contained by it.

All passes, Art alone
Enduring stays to us;
The Bust out-lasts the throne,--
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All passes, Art alone
Enduring stays to us;
The Bust out-lasts the throne,--
The coin, Tiberius.

One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.

One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.

Art supplies constantly to contemplation what nature seldom affords in concrete experience — the union of life and peace.

Art supplies constantly to contemplation what nature seldom affords in concrete experience — the union of life and peace.

The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.

The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.

For art to exist, for any sort of aesthetic activity or perception to exist, a certain physiological precondition is indispensable: read more

For art to exist, for any sort of aesthetic activity or perception to exist, a certain physiological precondition is indispensable: intoxication

Art is the proper task of life.

Art is the proper task of life.