Communication Quote by Edgar Degas
“Conversation in real life is full of half-finished sentences and overlapping talk. Why shouldn't painting be too?”
About This Quote
Real‑life conversation is fragmented and overlapping, suggesting visual art could similarly embrace incompleteness.
In simple terms: Conversation is unfinished and overlapping.
Embrace ambiguity in art.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- painting
- performance
- improvisation
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can art represent spoken chaos?
- What techniques convey overlap?
Art may not fully capture conversational fluidity.