Quote by Mary Cassatt

I used to go and flatten my nose against that window and absorb all I could of his art. It changed my life. I saw art then as I wanted to see it.

I used to go and flatten my nose against that window and abs

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This quote expresses the transformative power of experiencing art. The speaker describes how they would eagerly observe and immerse themselves in the art of another person, recognizing that it had a profound impact on their life. By viewing art with their own desires and perspective, the speaker found a new way to see and appreciate the world of art, emphasizing its personal and subjective nature.

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