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Robert Ryman is an American painter known for his minimalist style and his exploration of color. His works are typically composed of monochromatic or limited colors, emphasizing the exploration of form and texture.

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All Painting Real Abstract Approach Challenges Experiments Giving Ifs Involved Know How

Famous Robert Ryman Quotes

“What painting is, is exactly what people see.”

People Painting

Author:Robert Ryman

“There is never a question of what to paint but only how to paint.”

Paint

Book:Robert Ryman, 15. Juni-10. August 1980, InK. Halle Für Internationale Neue Kunst, Zürich

Source: Robert Ryman, 15. Juni-10. August 1980, InK. Halle Für Internationale Neue Kunst, Zürich

“I don’t abstract from anything.…I am involved with real space, the room itself, real light, and real surface.”

Real Light Space Rooms Involved Surface Abstract

Author:Robert Ryman

“The real purpose of painting is to give pleasure.”

Giving Real Purpose Pleasure Painting

Author:Robert Ryman

“My approach tends to be from experiments. I need the challenge. If I know how to do something well, there's no need to do it all the time because it becomes a little monotonous. So I like to find a challenge.”

Ifs Knows Needs Wells Littles Challenges Know How Approach Experiments Monotonous

Author:Robert Ryman

About the Author

Born: May 30, 1930
Known for: Painter
Quotes: 5

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Robert Ryman, 15. Juni-10. August 1980, InK. Halle Für Internationale Neue Kunst, ZürichRelated source material

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