Quote by Hans Hofmann

In nature, light creates the color. In the picture, color creates the light.

In nature, light creates the color. In the picture, color cr

Summary

This quote emphasizes the role of perception and interpretation in art. In nature, light is the source that creates color, but in art, it is the opposite. In a picture or artwork, colors are used to represent and create the illusion of light. It underlines the artistic liberty to manipulate colors and create different effects, suggesting that artists have the power to shape and redefine the natural world through their creative expression.

By Hans Hofmann

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