Quote by Edward Hopper
In general it can be said that a nations art is greatest when it m

In general it can be said that a nations art is greatest when it most reflects the character of its people. – Edward Hopper

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The trend in some of the contemporary movements in art, but by no means all, seems to deny this ideal and to me appears to lead to a purely decorative conception of painting. – Edward Hopper

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In its most limited sense, modern, art would seem to concern itself only with the technical innovations of the period. – Edward Hopper

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There will be, I think, an attempt to grasp again the surprise and accidents of nature and a more intimate and sympathetic study of its moods, together with a renewed wonder and humility on the part of such as are still capable of these basic reactions. – Edward Hopper

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Although all the good arts serve to draw mans mind away from vices and lead it toward better things, this function can be more fully performed by this art, which also provides extraordinary intellectual pleasure. – Nicolaus Copernicus

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God and other artists are always a little obscure. – Oscar Wilde

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Every work of art is an uncommitted crime. – Theodor Adorno

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Any authentic work of art must start an argument between the artist and his audience. – Rebecca West

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