Just as we would have no need of the farmer's labor and toil if we were living amid the delights of paradise, so also we would not require the medical art for relief if we were immune to disease, as was the case, by God's gift, at the time of Creation before the Fall. Saint Basil amidartcase share on social
All I want to do is make sure that art is available to all Americans in a participatory way, whether you engage in the art process yourself or you're an audience member. Jane Alexander americanartaudience Change image and share on social
As far as playing jazz, no other art form, other than conversation, can give the satisfaction of spontaneous interaction. Stan Getz artconversationform Change image and share on social
Traditionally, art has been for the select few. We have been brainwashed to believe that Michelangelo had to pat you on the head at birth. Bob Ross artbirthbrainwash Change image and share on social
Art is not about thinking something up. It is the opposite - getting something down. Julia Cameron artoppositethink Change image and share on social
Yesterday I was thinking about the whole idea of genius and creative people, and the notion that if you create some magical art, somehow that exempts you from having to pay attention to the small things. Bell Hooks artattentioncreate share on social
My address book of dealers and private collectors, smugglers and fixers, agents, runners and the peculiar assortment of art hangers-on was longer than anyone else's in the field. Thomas Hoving addressagentart Change image and share on social
If you don't work yourself up into a fever of greed and covetousness in an art museum, you're just not doing the job. Thomas Hoving artcovetousnessfever Change image and share on social
All art is an intensely vulnerable gesture, and it is made with no small amounts of risk, and fear. So, I have plenty of sympathy for self-defense mechanisms, especially among artists. Steven Erikson amountartartist Change image and share on social
Frankly, most governments are used to lying to each other - to a degree that most people would find shocking. Part of diplomacy is the art of strategic lying. Jonathan Turley artdegreediplomacy Change image and share on social
