Is there a more mysterious idea than to imagine how nature is reflected in the eyes of animals?
Franz MarcRead
Serious art has been the work of individual artists whose art has had nothing to do with 'style' because they were not in the least connected with the style or the needs of the masses. Their works arose rather in defiance of their times.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Serious art stems from individual expression and often opposes societal trends.
Franz Marc emphasizes that true artistic expression is often born from individual creativity rather than adhering to popular styles or trends. He suggests that significant art emerges as a response to the prevailing conditions of the time, reflecting personal beliefs and defiance rather than conforming to mass expectations.
Themes
ArtIndividualityExpressionDefianceCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture on modern art, one might use this quote to illustrate the importance of individual expression.
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