Quote by Max Beckmann

Painting is a very difficult thing. It absorbs the whole man, body and soul, thus have I passed blindly many things which belong to real and political life.

Painting is a very difficult thing. It absorbs the whole man

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This quote suggests that the art of painting requires complete immersion and dedication, to the extent that one may neglect aspects of everyday life and politics. The artist becomes so absorbed in painting that their focus narrows and they may overlook or dismiss important worldly matters. It emphasizes the all-encompassing nature of the artistic process, suggesting that it takes precedence over other concerns, consuming the artist's body and soul.

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