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Art is not merely an imitation of the reality of nature, but in truth a metaphysical supplement to the reality read more
Art is not merely an imitation of the reality of nature, but in truth a metaphysical supplement to the reality of nature, placed alongside thereof for its conquest.
Art is the objectification of feeling and the subjectification of nature.
Art is the objectification of feeling and the subjectification of nature.
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.
Bad artists always admire each others work.
Bad artists always admire each others work.
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
Art is long, life is short. —Ars longa, vita brevis
Art is long, life is short. —Ars longa, vita brevis
High art alone is eternal and the bust outlives the city.
[Fr., L'Art supreme
Seule a l'eternite
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High art alone is eternal and the bust outlives the city.
[Fr., L'Art supreme
Seule a l'eternite
Et le buste
Survit la cite.]
The waking mind is the least serviceable in the arts.
The waking mind is the least serviceable in the arts.