An art which isn't based on feeling isn't an art at all... feeling is the principle, the beginning and the end; craft, objective, technique - all these are in the middle.
Paul CezanneRead
When I judge art, I take my painting and put it next to a God made object like a tree or flower. If it clashes, it is not art.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art should harmonize with nature, and if it doesn't, it lacks authenticity.
Paul Cezanne emphasizes the importance of natural beauty in evaluating art. By comparing his paintings to the simplicity and elegance of natural objects like trees and flowers, he suggests that true art must resonate with the beauty found in the world around us; otherwise, it fails to capture the essence of artistic expression.
Themes
ArtNatureBeautyCreativityAuthenticity
In practice
Example use cases
During an art critique session, this quote can be shared to emphasize the relationship between art and nature.
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