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

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

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

Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.

It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.

The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.

Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun.

Without tradition, art is a flock of sheep without a shepherd. Without innovation, it is a corpse.

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.

Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.