In my opinion, he only may be truly said to live and enjoy his being who is engaged in some laudable pursuit, and acquires a name by some illustrious action, or useful art. Sallust acquireactionart Change image and share on social
I think it's important for anyone who takes cinema seriously not to limit yourself to just optimistic or happy movies. I think that's a problem. You've got to be willing to let the art of cinema take you into some darker places if you're going to make full use of it. Scott Derrickson artcinemadark share on social
Anything that reflects the human condition back on humans in the entertainment medium is art. Tucker Max artbackcondition Change image and share on social
When I went to art school, I was just having fun. I realised that was the last chance I had, and then I would have to get a job. John Baldessari artchancefun Change image and share on social
We live in secular world now, but most of our art and culture is rooted in religion. James Norton artculturelive Change image and share on social
It takes two years on the stage for an actor or an actress to learn how to speak correctly and to manage his voice properly, and it takes about ten years to master the subtle art of being able to hold one's audience. D. W. Griffith actoractressart share on social
Some people act as though art that is for a mass audience is not good art, and I think this has been a very negative thing. I know that I have wanted very much to write books that are accessible to the widest audience possible. Bell Hooks accessibleactart share on social
My reputation was built on hostility. I had no friends and some very virulent enemies in the old-guard art scene when I began. They threw their heavy artillery against me. They were convinced I was perverting the public taste. Betty Parsons artartillerybegin share on social
The only thing approaching art in a movie is the script. David Bailey approachartmovie Change image and share on social