Great art is the contempt of a great man for small art.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I don't dare to think my paintings are great. I can't understand the arrogance of someone saying, 'I have created a big, important work.'
I can consider not only great art, but the context in which that art has been created. I can consider the people who paid a price for that art to be created and whether or not I want to appreciate that art on their backs.
Great art is the expression of a solution of the conflict between the demands of the world without and that within.
Not all art is great; most of it's rubbish.
Art is not in some far-off place. A work of art is the expression of a man's whole personality, sensibility and ability.
Great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist, and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world.
All great art is the work of the whole living creature, body and soul, and chiefly of the soul.
Art expresses man.
Great Art is Great because it inspired you greatly. If it didn't, no matter what the critics, the museums and the galleries say, it's not great art for you.
We do not judge great art. It judges us.