Art cannot be modern. Art is primordially eternal.
Egon SchieleRead
I do not deny that I have made drawings and watercolors of an erotic nature. But they are always works of art. Are there no artists who have done erotic pictures?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Egon Schiele acknowledges his erotic art, asserting its artistic value and questioning societal perceptions of such works.
In this quote, Egon Schiele defends his erotic drawings and watercolors as legitimate works of art, challenging the stigma surrounding eroticism in art. He prompts the audience to recognize that many artists have explored erotic themes, thus encouraging a broader understanding of artistic expression that transcends conventional boundaries.
Themes
EroticArtExpressionSocietyArtist
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on the boundaries of artistic expression at an art gallery opening.
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