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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.
The temple of art is built of words. Painting and sculpture and
music are but the blazon of its read more
The temple of art is built of words. Painting and sculpture and
music are but the blazon of its windows, borrowing all their
significance from the light, and suggestive only of the temple's
uses.
- Josiah Gilbert Holland (used pseudonym Timothy Titcomb),
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.
True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.
True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.
Only an artist can interpret the meaning of life.
Only an artist can interpret the meaning of life.
Art is the symbol of the two noblest human efforts: to construct and to refrain from destruction.
Art is the symbol of the two noblest human efforts: to construct and to refrain from destruction.
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
Art is man's expression of his joy in labor.
Art is man's expression of his joy in labor.
