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Art Quote by Swami Vivekananda

“Drama is the most difficult of all arts. In it two things are to be satisfied - first, the ears, and second, the eyes. To paint a scene, if one thing be painted, it is easy enough; but to paint different things and yet to keep up the central interest is very difficult. Another difficult thing is…” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“Drama is the most difficult of all arts. In it two things are to be satisfied - first, the ears, and second, the eyes. To paint a scene, if one thing be painted, it is easy enough; but to paint different things and yet to keep up the central interest is very difficult. Another difficult thing is stage - management, that is, combining different things in such a manner as to keep the central interest intact.”

Swami Vivekananda

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About This Quote

Drama demands simultaneous satisfaction of auditory and visual senses, requiring complex coordination of multiple elements while maintaining a central focus, making it uniquely challenging among arts.

In simple terms: Drama must please both ears and eyes while keeping a clear main story.

Key Takeaway

Balance multiple sensory elements while preserving focus.

Themes

artistic challenge multisensory focus stagecraft creativity

Mood

inspired thoughtful analytical

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • theatrical productions
  • film making
  • live performances

Key Concepts

narrative coherence visual storytelling auditory design stage management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you prioritize elements without losing the core?
  • What techniques keep audiences engaged?
A Different Perspective

Maintaining central interest can limit experimental freedom.

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