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    Each of the arts whose office is to refine, purify, adorn, embellish and grace life is under the patronage of a muse, no god being found worthy to preside over them.

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Art is either plagiarism or revolution.

Art is either plagiarism or revolution.

by Paul Gauguin Found in: Art and artists Quotes,
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The arts are not just instantaneous pleasure -- if you don't like it, the artist is wrong. I belong to read more

The arts are not just instantaneous pleasure -- if you don't like it, the artist is wrong. I belong to the generation which says if you don't like it, you don't understand and you ought to find out.

by John Drummond Found in: Art and artists Quotes,
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You've gotta be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for?

You've gotta be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for?

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Anyone who contributes to the defense fund
of pornographers is a mental moonbeam.

Anyone who contributes to the defense fund
of pornographers is a mental moonbeam.

by Mike Royko Found in: Art and artists Quotes,
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The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.

The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.

by Michelangelo Found in: Art and artists Quotes,
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Immature artists imitate. Mature artists steal.

Immature artists imitate. Mature artists steal.

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The negative is comparable to the composer's score and the print to its performance. Each performance differs in subtle ways.

The negative is comparable to the composer's score and the print to its performance. Each performance differs in subtle ways.

by Ansel Adams Found in: Art and artists Quotes,
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Why should I paint dead fish, onions and beer glasses? Girls are so much prettier.

Why should I paint dead fish, onions and beer glasses? Girls are so much prettier.

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No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.

No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.

by Oscar Wilde Found in: Art and artists Quotes,
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