My whole life has been nothing more than a continuous struggle against Reaction and the death of art.
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The only thing that's important is the legend created by the picture, and not whether it continues to exist itself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The significance of art lies in its interpretation rather than its physical existence.
Pablo Picasso emphasizes that the true value of a piece of art is not in its physical form or presence, but rather in the emotions, stories, and meanings that it evokes in the viewer. The 'legend created by the picture' refers to the impact and resonance that art has on those who engage with it, highlighting the subjective nature of artistic appreciation.
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In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in an art critique discussion to emphasize the importance of interpretation.
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