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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.
Art is essentially the affirmation, the blessing, and the deification of existence
Art is essentially the affirmation, the blessing, and the deification of existence
Art comes to you proposing frankly to give nothing but the highest quality to your moments as they pass.
Art comes to you proposing frankly to give nothing but the highest quality to your moments as they pass.
The conscious utterance of thought, by speech or action, to any
end, is art.
The conscious utterance of thought, by speech or action, to any
end, is art.
Art is a lie which makes us realize the truth.
Art is a lie which makes us realize the truth.
To a true artist only that face is beautiful which, quite apart from its exterior, shines with the truth within read more
To a true artist only that face is beautiful which, quite apart from its exterior, shines with the truth within the soul
The waking mind is the least serviceable in the arts.
The waking mind is the least serviceable in the arts.
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.
With color one obtains an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft.
With color one obtains an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft.