In general it can be said that a nations art is greatest when it most reflects the character of its people. – Edward Hopper
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
In its most limited sense, modern, art would seem to concern itself only with the technical innovations of the period. – Edward Hopper
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