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.
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Art is man's expression of his joy in labor.
Art is man's expression of his joy in labor.
Art hath an enemy called ignorance.
Art hath an enemy called ignorance.
One's art goes as far and as deep as one's love goes.
One's art goes as far and as deep as one's love goes.
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.
Art hurts. Art urges voyages - and it is easier to stay at home.
Art hurts. Art urges voyages - and it is easier to stay at home.
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
Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate.
Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate.
Art is long, life is short. —Ars longa, vita brevis
Art is long, life is short. —Ars longa, vita brevis
Art is the objectification of feeling and the subjectification of nature.
Art is the objectification of feeling and the subjectification of nature.
