Art Quote by Arthur Wesley Dow
“Art lies in the fine choice. The artist does not teach us to see facts: he teaches us to feel harmonies.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Composition", 1915
Claims art’s purpose is to evoke feeling through harmonious choices, not merely present facts.
In simple terms: Art teaches feeling, not facts.
Key Takeaway
Focus on emotional harmony in art.
Themes
art
aesthetics
emotion
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- painting
- design
- music creation
Key Concepts
harmonic composition
subjective perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance fact and feeling?
- What makes a composition harmonious?
A Different Perspective
Emphasis on feeling may overlook factual storytelling.
