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.
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Monet is only an eye, but my God, what an eye!
Interpretation
What this quote means
Cézanne praises Monet's ability to see and depict the world around him with exceptional clarity and insight.
In this quote, Cézanne is acknowledging Monet's extraordinary talent as an artist. He suggests that while Monet's skill may be seen as basic or singular ('only an eye'), the vastness of his vision and perception ('what an eye!') is remarkable. This reflects the idea that true artistic mastery lies in the ability to perceive the world in unique and profound ways, transforming simple observations into powerful artistic expressions.
Themes
MonetCezanneArtVisionPerception
In practice
Example use cases
In an art class, when discussing the vision of famous artists, this quote can highlight the importance of perception.
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