I dislike literary jargon and never use it. Criticism has only one function and that is to help readers read and understand literature. It is not a science, it is an aid to art. Anne Stevenson aidartcriticism Change image and share on social
Abstract art: a product of the untalented sold by the unprincipled to the utterly bewildered. Al Capp abstractartbewilder Change image and share on social
The work of art shows people new directions and thinks of the future. The house thinks of the present. Adolf Loos artdirectionfuture Change image and share on social
In art as in love, instinct is enough. Anatole France artinstinctlove Change image and share on social
Infatuated, half through conceit, half through love of my art, I achieve the impossible working as no one else ever works. Alexandre Dumas achieveartconceit Change image and share on social
I want to listen to Beethoven and Mozart. I want to read the best minds. I want to live with uplifting art. I don't want to live a grubby life. Alexandra Stoddard artbeethovengrubby Change image and share on social
For me, art has to have two things to really blow me away: a strong concept and drama. Alix Smith artblowconcept Change image and share on social