Artist Quote by Gian Lorenzo Bernini
“There are two devices which can help the sculptor to judge his work: one is not to see it for a while. The other... is to look at his work through spectacles which will change its color and magnify or diminish it, so as to disguise it somehow to his eye, and make it look as though it were the work of another.”
About This Quote
Bernini suggests artists should distance themselves from their work and view it through altered perspectives to gain fresh insight and objectivity.
In simple terms: Step back and view art differently to judge it better.
Key Takeaway
Use distance and altered viewpoints to critique your creations.
Themes
art
self‑critique
perspective
Mood
analytical
practical
Type
instructional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- studio breaks
- color filters
- magnifying lenses
Key Concepts
visual perception
objectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What tools can help you see your work anew?
- How does distance affect creative judgment?
A Different Perspective
Changing perspective may also distance the artist from emotional connection to the work.
