Quote by Pablo Picasso

Why do two colors, put one next to the other, sing? Can one really explain this? no. Just as one can never learn how to paint.

Why do two colors, put one next to the other, sing? Can one

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This quote suggests that the combination of two colors can create a harmonious and uplifting effect, but the beauty of this phenomenon cannot be fully explained or grasped intellectually. Similarly, the act of painting and the artistic intuition involved cannot be completely taught or understood through academic methods alone. The quote implies that there is a certain mysterious and intuitive aspect to the artistic expression that goes beyond rational explanation and simply needs to be experienced and felt.

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