Art Quote by Willa Cather
““Artistic growth is, more than it is anything else, a refining of the sense of truthfulness. The stupid believe that to be truthful is easy; only the artist, the great artist, knows how difficult it is.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Art and Truth, 1920s
Great artists painstakingly refine truthfulness; truth is hard, not simple, and only the dedicated artist truly understands this difficulty.
In simple terms: Artists work hard to be truthful; it’s not easy.
Value the struggle of authentic artistic expression.
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When to use this quote
- painting
- writing
- music
- film production
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does truth mean in your art?
- Can art be truthful without being difficult?
The focus on truth may neglect other artistic values like beauty or emotion.