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.
Paul CezanneRead
Design and color are not distinct and separate. As one paints, one draws. The more the colors harmonize, the more the design takes form. When color is at it's richest, form is at its fullest.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Design and color are interconnected; they enhance each other in the creative process.
In this quote, Paul Cezanne emphasizes the integral relationship between design and color in artistic expression. He suggests that as an artist paints, the use of color influences and shapes the design itself, implying that color richness leads to a more fully developed form, illustrating the harmony that exists between these two elements in the creation of art.
Themes
DesignColorArtHarmonyCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
During an art class, to inspire students, one might say, 'Remember, design and color are not distinct and separate.'
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