The men resent a woman getting any honour in what they consider is essentially their field. Men painters mostly despise women painters. So I have decided to stop squirming, to throw any honour in with Canada and women.
Emily CarrRead
There is something bigger than fact: the underlying spirit, all it stands for, the mood, the vastness, the wildness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of the emotional and spiritual elements that transcend mere facts in art and life.
Emily Carr's quote suggests that true understanding and appreciation come from recognizing the deeper emotional and spiritual layers behind a subject. It highlights how facts alone are insufficient; instead, the essence, mood, and vastness of experiences play a crucial role in grasping life's complexities, particularly in the realm of art.
Themes
SpiritEmotionArtMoodVastness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared at an art exhibition to highlight the deeper meaning behind the artworks.
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