Quote by Pablo Picasso

Art is not the application of a canon of beauty but what the instinct and the brain can conceive beyond any canon. When we love a woman we don't start measuring her limbs.

Art is not the application of a canon of beauty but what the

Summary

This quote expresses that art should not be confined to a set standard of beauty, but rather be a product of the human instinct and imaginative capabilities. It emphasizes that love does not stem from analyzing or measuring physical attributes, indicating that true appreciation of art, like true love, goes beyond superficial judgments. It suggests that art should be free from rigid rules and instead embrace the limitless possibilities of creativity and self-expression.

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By Pablo Picasso

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