“Art is not a pleasure, a solace, or an amusement; art is a great matter.”
What this quote means
This quote by Marie Laurencin elevates art to a serious, essential matter. She refuses to reduce it to mere entertainment or comfort. Art is a profound affair that engages all of humanity. It reminds us that artistic creation carries weight and responsibility, and can transform consciousness. An invitation to take art seriously, whether as creator or spectator.
How to apply it daily
Today, approach a work of art (music, painting, literature) with renewed attention, seeking what it has to say that is profound.
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