When looking at any significant work of art, remember that a more significant one probably has had to be sacrificed.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I always think that art is a form of sacrifice.
Unless the work of art has wholly exhausted its maker's attention, it fails. This is why works of great significance are demanding and why they are infinitely rewarding.
I think there are a lot more important things than art in the world. But not to me.
Art is the final cunning of the human soul which would rather do anything than face the gods.
Art is something special because it can come up with a way of approaching the truth that is a little to the side.
Art is one thing that can go on mattering once it has stopped hurting.
The product of the artist has become less important than the fact of the artist. We wish to absorb this person. We wish to devour someone who has experienced the tragic. In our society this person is much more important than anything he might create.
Artists today think of everything they do as a work of art. It is important to forget about what you are doing - then a work of art may happen.
There can be nothing exclusive about substantial art. It comes directly out of the heart of the experience of life and thinking about life and living life.
I mean, art for art's sake is ridiculous. Art is for the sake of one's needs.