“The wretched beings depicted by Millet touch us profoundly because he loved them profoundly. They have nothing in common with vulgar ugliness. Beauty will always remain the highest aim of art.” ArtCommonBeautyHighestArt IsAimVulgarWretchedUgliness Book:The Life of an Artist: Art and Nature Source: The Life of an Artist: Art and Nature
“Courbet comes in 1849 with the intention of overthrowing past art and constructing it anew. While he speaks only of realism, of which he proclaims himself the messiah, his pictures show pre-eminently those qualities which are learned in the museums.” ArtShowsPastSpeakQualityIntentionMuseumsRealismRenewalMessiah Book:The Life of an Artist: An Autobiography Source: The Life of an Artist: An Autobiography
