Artist Quote by Irving Stone
““The sculptor is master of time; he can change his subjects forward or back.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Agony and the Ecstasy, Irving Stone, 1961
A sculptor controls time, shaping subjects forward or backward, reflecting artistic power over perception.
In simple terms: Art can reshape perception of time.
Use art to reframe narratives.
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When to use this quote
- museum curation
- film editing
- storytelling workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your work alter perception?
- What moments would you reshape?
Artistic control is limited by audience interpretation.