Beauty Quote by Federico Garcia Lorca
“The poem, the song, the picture, is only water drawn from the well of the people, and it should be given back to them in a cup of beauty so that they may drink - and in drinking understand themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Poema del Pueblo” (Poem of the People), 1930
Artistic expressions draw from collective human experience and should be returned to the people as beautiful, self‑revealing gifts.
In simple terms: Art comes from the people and should give them beauty.
Create and share art that reflects and uplifts communities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public murals
- folk music
- community workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “beauty” mean to your community?
- How can artists ensure their work serves the people?
Art may be co‑opted or misunderstood, losing its original intent.