Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.

True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.

Art is a step from what is obvious and well-known toward what is arcane and concealed.

Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.

A guilty conscience needs to confess. A work of art is a confession.

The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person.

Without freedom, no art art lives only on the restraints it imposes on itself, and dies of all others.

True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.

It is through art, and through art only, that we can realise our perfection.