The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding.
Chris Van AllsburgRead
I've always thought of the book as a visual art form, and it should represent a single artistic idea, which it does if you write your own material.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that a book is a visual art form that conveys a singular artistic idea.
Chris Van Allsburg suggests that a book, much like any other art form, should encapsulate a cohesive artistic vision. When authors write their own material, they create a work that is more genuine and reflective of their unique perspective, allowing the book to stand as a distinct piece of art.
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BookArtCreativityExpressionVisual
In practice
Example use cases
In a talk about creative writing, one might say, 'As Chris Van Allsburg highlighted, a book is a visual art form that reflects the author's true vision.'
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