Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

The true, prescriptive artist strives after artistic truth; the lawless artist, following blind instinct, after an appearance of naturalness. The one leads to the highest peaks of art, the other to its lowest depths.

The true, prescriptive artist strives after artistic truth;

Summary

This quote suggests that there are two types of artists: the true, prescriptive artist who seeks to express artistic truth and create high-quality art, and the lawless artist who relies solely on instinct to create art that appears natural. The true artist aims to reach the highest peaks of artistic achievement, whereas the lawless artist produces art of inferior quality, sinking to the lowest depths of artistic expression. The quote emphasizes the importance of intention, skill, and dedication in creating impactful and profound art.

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By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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