Draw the art you want to see, start the business you want to run, play the music you want to hear, write the books you want to read, build the products you want to use β do the work you want to see done.
Austin KleonRead
The language of art is celestial in origin and can only be understood by the chosen.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art communicates profound truths that may only be understood by a select few.
El Greco suggests that art possesses a divine quality that transcends earthly understanding. It implies that the true essence and depth of artistic expression resonate on a higher plane, accessible only to those who are attuned to its subtleties, often referred to as the 'chosen' who appreciate and comprehend its beauty and significance.
Themes
ArtExpressionCreativityUnderstandingCelestial
In practice
Example use cases
In an art class, when discussing the nature of creativity and perception.
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