Art Quote by Michelangelo Buonarroti

The greatest artist has no conception which a single block of white marble does not potentially contain within its mass, but only a hand…

— Michelangelo

The marble not yet carved can hold the form of every thought the greatest artist has.

— Michelangelo

The best of artists has no conception that the marble alone does not contain within itself.

— Michelangelo

“...there is no true understanding of any art without some knowledge of its philosophy. Only then does its meaning come clear.”

— Frank Lloyd Wright

“The true artist has no pride. He sees unfortunately that art has no limits; he has a vague awareness of how far he is…

— Ludwig van Beethoven

The best artist has that thought alone Which is contained within the marble shell; The sculptor's hand can only break the spell To free…

— Michelangelo

“I reread these negative remarks and realize that I do not know whether music can despair of music or marble of marble. I do…

— Jorge Luis Borges

“To my mind the most interesting thing in art is the personality of the artist; and if that is singular, I am willing to…

— W. Somerset Maugham

“He can be so appreciative of all forms of art, but so matter-of-fact and unemotional about it.”

— Dodie Smith

“No genuine artist views himself as superior in essence to others.”

— Laurence G. Boldt

“Art is the one thing man creates not out of need or luxury; therefore, it is the purest essence of his individuality.”

— Anthony Paolucci

“Without art; without paintings, books, sculpture and music, the human soul would be quite impenetrable, don’t you think?”

— Jonathan Hull