Art Quote by Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel
“One mentions many artists who are actually art works of nature.”
About This Quote
Source Literary Criticism: Romantic Theory, 1809
He suggests that some artists embody natural phenomena, blurring art and nature.
In simple terms: Artists can be like nature.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the natural essence in art.
Themes
art
nature
romanticism
Mood
reflective
intellectual
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- creative inspiration
- environmental art
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
naturalism
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines an artist as natural?
- How does this view affect artistic creation?
A Different Perspective
Nature may be idealized, not literal.
