Quote by John Ruskin

In old times men used their powers of painting to show the objects of faith, in later times they use the objects of faith to show their powers of painting.

In old times men used their powers of painting to show the o

Summary

This quote suggests a shift in the purpose of art over time. In the past, artists used their skills in painting to visually represent and express religious concepts and beliefs. However, as time progressed, artists began using religious subjects as a means to showcase their technical abilities and creativity in painting. In other words, instead of using art as a tool to depict the substance of faith, art became more focused on displaying the artists' own talent and expertise.

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By John Ruskin

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