The condition every art requires is, not so much freedom from restriction, as freedom from adulteration and from the intrusion of foreign matter.
Willa CatherRead
It is in order to really see, to see ever deeper, ever more intensely, hence to be fully aware and alive, that I draw what the Chinese call 'The Ten Thousand Things' around me. Drawing is the discipline by which I constantly rediscover the world. I have learned that what I have not drawn, I have never really seen, and that when I start drawing an ordinary thing, I realize how extraordinary it is, sheer miracle.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Drawing helps one to truly see and appreciate the world in a deeper way.
In this quote, Frederick Franck emphasizes the transformative power of drawing as a means of perception. He suggests that through the disciplined act of drawing, one not only gains a deeper awareness of their surroundings but also discovers the extraordinary beauty in ordinary things, which often goes unnoticed. This process of artistic creation allows for a fuller engagement with the world, presenting it as a miraculous experience.
Themes
DrawingArtPerceptionAwarenessBeauty
In practice
Example use cases
In an art class, to inspire students to explore the deeper meanings behind their surroundings.
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