Media - Words of art : inspiring quotes from the masters

What is the meaning of art? What is the importance of creativity and imagination? How does one overcome and grow from rejection and failure? This remarkable volume, brimming with quotes from the titans of the art world, is a treasure trove of poignant, inspirational thoughts on imagination, passion, creativity, confidence, and the meaning of being an artist. In its pages, you will find much to stir your soul, whether youre seeking a jumping-off point for your own muse, or simply insightful gems from the greatest artists of all time. After all, who better for the artistwhether aspiring or establishedto turn to than the undisputed masters of their disciplines: Picasso, Rodin, da Vinci, Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Ellington, and scores of other luminaries in their respective fields? There is no right or wrong way to use Words of Art. There is no dictum about the inspirational and thought-provoking quotes herein, except that they should spur you to greater heights as an artist and as a person. Amy Lowell, American poet I believe that if it were left to artists to choose
their own labels, most would choose none. Ben Shahn, Lithuanian-American artist Let each man exercise the art he knows. Aristophanes, ancient Greek playwright When I can no longer create anything,
Ill be done for. Coco Chanel, French fashion designer Art is not what you see,
but what you make others see. Edgar Degas, French artist To any artist, worthy of the name, all in nature is beautiful, because his eyes, fearlessly accepting all exterior truth, read there, as in an open book, all the inner truth. Auguste Rodin, French sculptor God is really only another artist. Auguste Rodin, French sculptor God is really only another artist.

He invented the giraffe, the elephant, and the cat. He has no real style. He just keeps on trying other things. Pablo Picasso, Spanish artist I dont believe in total freedom for the artist. Left on his own, free to do anything he likes, the artist ends up doing nothing at all. Federico Fellini, Italian director The critic has to educate the public;
the artist has to educate the critic. Oscar Wilde, Irish writer Art is not a handicraft; it is the transmission
of feeling the artist has experienced. Leo Tolstoy, Russian writer Every artist was first an amateur. Ralph Waldo Emerson, American writer The artist is the confidant of nature; flowers carry on dialogues with him through the graceful bending of their stems and the harmoniously tinted nuances of their blossoms. Ralph Waldo Emerson, American writer The artist is the confidant of nature; flowers carry on dialogues with him through the graceful bending of their stems and the harmoniously tinted nuances of their blossoms.

Every flower has a cordial word, which nature directs towards him. Auguste Rodin, French sculptor What I dream of is an art of balance. Henri Matisse, French artist In my experience, anyone can
paint if he doesnt have to. Beatrice Lillie, Canadian actress Through all the world there goes one
long cry from the heart of the artist:
Give me leave to do my utmost. Isak Dinesen, Danish writer The painting has a life of its own.
I try to let it come through. Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish writer Art is either plagiarism or revolution. Paul Gauguin, French artist

Frida Kahlo, Mexican painter The position of the artist is humble.
He is essentially a channel. Piet Mondrian, Dutch painter Art is making something out of nothing and selling it. Frank Zappa, American musician The artist is not a reporter, but a Great
Teacher. Frank Zappa, American musician The artist is not a reporter, but a Great
Teacher.

It is not his business to depict
the world as it is, but as it ought to be. H. L. Mencken, American writer Every child is an artist. The problem is how
to remain an artist once he grows up. Anton Chekhov, Russian writer I dont paint things. Anton Chekhov, Russian writer I dont paint things.

I only paint the
difference between things. Henri Matisse, French artist An amateur is someone who supports
himself with outside jobs, which enable
him to paint. A professional is someone
whose wife works to enable him to paint. Ben Shahn, Lithuanian-American artist Blessed are they who see beautiful things in
humble places where other people see nothing. Camille Pissarro, French painter Only when he no longer knows what he is
doing does the painter do good things. Emil Nolde, German painter I am an artist I am here to live out loud. mile Zola, French writer The artist is the antenna of the race. Ezra Pound, American-born writer Artists who seek perfection in everything are
those who cannot attain it in anything. Eugne Delacroix, French artist There are two men inside the artist, the
poet and the craftsman. Eugne Delacroix, French artist There are two men inside the artist, the
poet and the craftsman.

One is born a
poet. One becomes a craftsman. mile Zola, French writer The artist is nothing without the gift,
but the gift is nothing without work. mile Zola, French writer We all have the ability we just dont
all have the courage to follow our
dreams and to follow the signs. Paulo Coelho, Brazilian writer You cant make an architect. Frank Lloyd Wright, American architect If art was defined simply by the ability
to draw, then my inkjet printer would be
a greater artist than Michelangelo. Curtis Verdun, American painter The artist must train not only
his eye, but also his soul. Wassily Kandinsky, Russian painter If I didnt think what I was doing had
something to do with enlarging the
boundaries of art, I wouldnt go on doing it. Claes Oldenburg, American sculptor A good painter has two main objects to paint, man and the intention of his soul. Claes Oldenburg, American sculptor A good painter has two main objects to paint, man and the intention of his soul.

The former is easy, the latter hard, as he has to represent it by the attitude and movement of the limbs. Leonardo da Vinci, Italian artist

Andr Gide, French writer To the artist there is never
anything ugly in nature.