I was captured by music at a really early age. I was really captured by it. Everything about it. It was my mother… It was my father… It was my play thing. It was my toy. It was the best thing in my life.
Jeff BuckleyRead
There really is no such thing as art. There are only artists.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of art lies not in the creations themselves, but in the individuals who create them.
Ernst Gombrich’s quote emphasizes that art should not be viewed as an isolated entity or abstract concept, but rather as a product of human expression and creativity. It suggests that each artist brings their unique perspective and experiences into their work, thereby making the artist the true focal point of what we consider 'art'.
Themes
ArtArtistsCreativityExpression
In practice
Example use cases
During a gallery opening, one might say this quote to spark a discussion about the role of the artist in the interpretation of art.
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