Art is as much a part of human nature as breathing. Since the dawn of time, humans have taken to creating in various forms and schools, with all manner of reception. Whether beloved or highly critiqued, art is a fixture of culture and what it means to be alive. To inspire your creativity, we’ve compiled a list of the best quotes about art.
Quotes to Inspire
Whether you’re a creator or an avid observer, art of all mediums can inspire each and every one of us. You might just be motivated to pick up a paintbrush or write that play after reading some of these inspirational quotes about art.
1. "Like any artist without an art form, she became dangerous." – Toni Morrison,
2. "The object of the artist is the creation of the beautiful. What the beautiful is is another question." – James Joyce,
3. "If we, citizens, do not support our artists, then we sacrifice our imagination on the altar of crude reality and we end up believing in nothing and having worthless dreams." – Yann Martel,
4. "Art wasn't supposed to look nice; it was supposed to make you feel something." – Rainbow Rowell,
