But I, Caesar, have not sought to amass wealth by the practice of my art, having been rather contented with a small fortune and reputation, than desirous of abundance accompanied by a want of reputation. Vitruvius abundanceaccompanyamass share on social
In my world, history comes down to language and art. No one cares much about what battles were fought, who won them and who lost them - unless there is a painting, a play, a song or a poem that speaks of the event. Theodore Bikel artbattlecare share on social
In 1970, I was turning 29 years old, just 4 years out of art school. I had created a black and white drawing style mascot portrait called 'Johnny.' I made a poster for it and sent it around the world to corporate art departments. John Van Hamersveld artblackcall share on social
I found that I was just hopeless at school. It was just a total bore. First, I passed in art and English, and then just art. Then I passed out. Joe Strummer artbearenglish Change image and share on social
The whole thrust of modern art, as far as I understand it, is expanding the role of the artist as a kind of esthetician, someone who actually spends his time, is trained in a way to deal with qualities. Robert Irwin artartistdeal share on social
Whatever happens in my life, whether I stand up or I fall down, whatever the case, I'm going to use it in my art. Why? Because I'm an artist and I have to. Jill Scott artartistcase Change image and share on social
Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see. Paul Klee artmakereproduce Change image and share on social
I don't listen to what art critics say. I don't know anybody who needs a critic to find out what art is. Jean-Michel Basquiat artcriticfind Change image and share on social
I feel like I have at least begun to make a contribution, but my most significant concern has to do with whether my actual art will be preserved for future generations or be erased. Judy Chicago actualartbegin Change image and share on social