Quote by Duane Hanson

Art doesn't have to be pretty. It has to be meaningful.

Art doesn't have to be pretty. It has to be meaningful.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the purpose of art is not solely to create visually pleasing works, but to convey deeper meaning and evoke emotions. It implies that the value of art lies in its ability to provoke thought, challenge convention, or communicate a message, rather than simply provide aesthetic pleasure. It encourages artists and appreciators of art to look beyond surface-level beauty and embrace the power of art as a medium for expressing ideas, emotions, and experiences that resonate with the human condition.

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By Duane Hanson

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