There is no such thing as a German, French, or Anglo-American Expressionism! There are only young people trying to find their bearings in the world.
Oskar KokoschkaRead
I cannot say why I wanted to paint. The only answer is in the pictures themselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The urge to create art is often inexplicable, with its value and purpose lying within the art itself.
Oskar Kokoschka's quote speaks to the profound and often mysterious motivation behind the impulse to create art. He suggests that the reasons for creating cannot always be articulated verbally, and instead, the true essence and meaning of the artistic endeavor is found in the artwork itself, which communicates emotions and ideas beyond words.
Themes
ArtCreationExpressionInspirationMotivation
In practice
Example use cases
During an art seminar, one might quote this to emphasize the intrinsic value of creative expression.
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