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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.
The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.
The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.
Art [of healing] is long, but life is fleeting.
[Lat., Art longa, vita brevis est.]
Art [of healing] is long, but life is fleeting.
[Lat., Art longa, vita brevis est.]
Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.
Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.
Life doesn't imitate art, it imitates bad television.
Life doesn't imitate art, it imitates bad television.
Any fool can paint a picture, but it takes a wise man to be able to sell it.
Any fool can paint a picture, but it takes a wise man to be able to sell it.
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.
In art the hand can never execute anything higher than the heart can inspire
In art the hand can never execute anything higher than the heart can inspire
