Quote by William Morris

I love art, and I love history, but it is living art and living history that I love. It is in the interest of living art and living history that I oppose so-called restoration. What history can there be in a building bedaubed with ornament, which cannot at the best be anything but a hopeless and lifeless imitation of the hope and vigor of the earlier world?

I love art, and I love history, but it is living art and liv

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective of the speaker who believes in cherishing "living art and living history" rather than supporting restoration. The speaker argues that reviving old buildings with excessive ornamentation creates a superficial and artificial representation of the past, lacking the vitality and authenticity of its original form. The emphasis is on the importance of appreciating history in its genuine and vibrant state instead of attempting to recreate it in a way that diminishes its essence.

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By William Morris

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