"A picture is a poem without words."
— "Ars Poetica"
Horace, a Roman poet, perfectly encapsulates the bond between visual art and poetry, where both evoke emotions and thoughts.
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"The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity."
— As quoted in "The Artist as a Philosopher" by Francis Haskell
Giacometti suggests that art goes beyond mere imitation, aiming to evoke emotions and engage the audience's sensations.
"I dream my painting and I paint my dream."
— Letter to Theo van Gogh, April 1888
This quote captures Van Gogh's intense passion and imaginative vision that defined his art.
"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time."
— "No Man is an Island, " 1955
Merton beautifully articulates how art serves as a mirror reflecting our innermost selves while offering an escape from reality.
"Every artist was first an amateur."
— Essay on Art, "Essays, Second Series"
Emerson's observation highlights the journey of every artist, emphasizing how masters once began as novices.