Everything passes, and what remains of former times, what remains of life, is the spiritual. In everything we do, the claim of the Absolute is unchanging.
Paul KleeRead
A drawing is simply a line going for a walk.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A drawing is an expression of movement and creativity.
Paul Klee's quote suggests that drawing is more than just a static representation; itβs an exploration of ideas and emotions, akin to a journey that a line takes on paper. The metaphor encourages artists to embrace spontaneity and fluidity in their work, highlighting the dynamic nature of creativity.
Themes
DrawingArtCreativityExpressionLine
In practice
Example use cases
An artist might cite this quote during a workshop about embracing the freedom of expression in drawing.
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