Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine. Ludwig van Beethoven artdeservedivine Change image and share on social
I always point out to my Passover guests that the Hebrews were not living in isolation. They were at the crossroads of several great, elaborate cultures with their own mythology and religion and art and architecture and cultural belief. In fact, so many of the mythologies of the world describe the same events, just from different points of view. Harold Ramis architectureartbelief share on social
Envy is the art of counting the other fellow's blessings instead of your own. Harold Coffin artblessingcount Change image and share on social
The arts are an even better barometer of what is happening in our world than the stock market or the debates in congress. Hendrik Willem Van Loon artbarometercongress Change image and share on social
Art hurts. Art urges voyages - and it is easier to stay at home. Gwendolyn Brooks arteasyhome Change image and share on social
I realize that protest paintings are not exactly in vogue, but I've done many. Robert Indiana havepaintingprotest Change image and share on social
The works must be conceived with fire in the soul but executed with clinical coolness. Joan Miro clinicalconceivecoolness Change image and share on social
Art evokes emotion. It doesn't have to be a thing of beauty. Eli Broad artbeautyemotion Change image and share on social
Comedy is the one absolutely self-aware art form. Actually, hip-hop's another one, I suppose. Because in your songs you're talking about how good a hip-hop artist you are. It's like a painter painting a panting of himself painting a painting. Bo Burnham absolutelyartartist share on social
To catch a husband is an art; to hold him is a job. Simone de Beauvoir artcatchhold Change image and share on social