Art Quotes

14657 Art quotes by 5537 unique authors

The art of interpretation is not to play what is written. — Pablo Casals
The most perfect technique is that which is not noticed at all. — Pablo Casals
My errors will point to thinking men the various roads, and will teach them the great art of treading on the brink of the precipice… — Giacomo Casanova
The stupid believe that to be truthful is easy; only the artist, the great artist, knows how difficult it is. — Willa Cather
What was any art but a mould in which to imprison for a moment the shining elusive element which is life itself - life hurrying… — Willa Cather
At some point you start seeing the difference between what you really want, and what is your priority order. I feel that today I know… — Nick Cave
I'm very happy to hear that my work inspires writers and painters. It's the most beautiful compliment, the greatest reward. Art should always be an… — Nick Cave
An artist's duty is rather to stay open-minded and in a state where he can receive information and inspiration. You always have to be ready… — Nick Cave
I love rock-n-roll. I think it's an exciting art form. It's revolutionary. Still revolutionary and it changed people. It changed their hearts. But yeah, even… — Nick Cave
The work ethic at art school is completely different than the work ethic amongst people who get into music. People who paint, it's an honorable… — Nick Cave
When thou art at Rome, do as they do at Rome. — Miguel de Cervantes
When I judge art, I take my painting and put it next to a God made object like a tree or flower. If it clashes,… — Paul Cezanne
A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art. — Paul Cezanne
The awareness of our own strength makes us modest. — Paul Cezanne
For an Impressionist to paint from nature is not to paint the subject, but to realize sensations. — Paul Cezanne
Painting from nature is not copying the object; it is realizing one's sensations. — Paul Cezanne
The most seductive thing about art is the personality of the artist himself. — Paul Cezanne
An art which isn't based on feeling isn't an art at all. — Paul Cezanne
Art is a harmony parallel with nature. — Paul Cezanne
Don't be an art critic. Paint. There lies salvation. — Paul Cezanne
With an apple I will astonish Paris. — Paul Cezanne
I am more a friend of art than a producer of painting. — Paul Cezanne
My age and health will never allow me to realize the dream of art I've been pursuing all my life. — Paul Cezanne
You say a new era in art is preparing; you sensed it coming; continue your studies without weakening. God will do the rest. — Paul Cezanne
I have nothing to hide in art. The initial force alone can bring anyone to the end he must attain. — Paul Cezanne

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