The work of art assumes the existence of the perfect spectator, and is indifferent to the fact that no such person exists.
E. M. Forster
Works of art, in my opinion, are the only objects in the material universe to possess internal order, and that is why, though I don't believe... →
History develops, art stands still.
Ever since childhood, I've been interested in history and myth. Not just the facts and figures of the past, but everything that contributes to... →
Anne Fortier
Nature generally struggles against this treatment for a while, until her powers seem in a great measure exhausted, when she quietly yields to the... →
Robert Fortune
Personality is essential. It is in every work of art. When someone walks on stage for a performance and has charisma, everyone is convinced that he... →
Lukas Foss
Yes, influences are enriching, and they can be found in every work of art, even the most original.
I don't dare postulate about science, but I know that it takes both emotion and intellect in order for art to happen.
Living gives you a better understanding of life. I would hope that my characters have become deeper and more rounded personalities. Wider travels... →
Alan Dean Foster
We live in this thought web; we identify things and put them away and distance ourselves from them. But to be completely present? That is source... →
Ben Foster