Artist Quote by Samuel Johnson
“A fellow will hack half a year at a block of marble to make something in stone that hardly resembles a man. The value of statuary is owing to its difficulty. You would not value the finest head cut upon a carrot.”
About This Quote
Statues are valued for difficulty, not ease of creation.
In simple terms: Hard work makes art precious.
Key Takeaway
Respect effort in art.
Themes
art
effort
value
Mood
contemplative
respectful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- sculpture
- craftsmanship
- museum c
Key Concepts
aesthetics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What craft challenges you?
- Why value difficulty?
A Different Perspective
Easily made objects lack reverence.
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