Taste is the best judge. It is rare. Art only addresses itself to an excessively small number of individuals.
Paul CezanneRead
An art which isn't based on feeling isn't an art at all... feeling is the principle, the beginning and the end; craft, objective, technique - all these are in the middle.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art is fundamentally rooted in emotion, with technical skills being secondary.
In this quote, Paul Cezanne emphasizes that true art comes from deep emotional expression rather than mere technical skill. He argues that feeling serves as the foundation and ultimate goal of art, while the techniques and crafts are merely tools to convey those emotions.
Themes
ArtFeelingEmotionTechniqueExpression
In practice
Example use cases
An art exhibition opening where the quote highlights the importance of emotional connection in the artworks.
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