One usually understands the art of the past by applying the conventions of the present thus misunderstanding the art of the past.
Sol LeWitt Quotes
Also, since art is a vehicle for the transmission of ideas through form, the reproduction of the form only reinforces the concept. It is the idea that is being reproduced. Anyone who understands the work of art owns it. We all own the Mona Lisa.
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Birth: | 9th September, 1928 |
Death: | 8th April, 2007 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Artist |
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