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Quote by Paul Gauguin

“Art requires philosophy, just as philosophy requires art. Otherwise, what would become of beauty?”

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This book presents a selection of Paul Gauguin's private diaries and letters, providing a rare glimpse into the thoughts and experiences of the influential Post-Impressionist painter. The entries offer a candid account of his travels, artistic endeavors, and personal relationships, offering readers a deeper understanding of Gauguin's creative process and the cultural context of his time. more

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Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin was a French Post-Impressionist painter known for his distinctive use of color and symbolism. His works often depicted the landscapes and people of Tahiti, reflecting his longing for a primitive way of life. Gauguin is a significant figure in art history, profoundly influencing later artists. more

“There is always shame in the creation of an expressive work, whether it's a book or a clay pot. Every artist worries about how they will be seen by others through their work. When you create, you aspire to do justice to yourself, to remake yourself, and there is always the fear that you will expose the very thing that you hoped to transform.”

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“I am leaving in order to have peace and quiet. To be rid of the influence of civilization. I only want to do simple, very simple art and to be able to do that, I have to immerse myself in virgin nature, see no one but savages, live their life, with no other thought in my mind but to render, the way a child would, the concepts formed in my brain and to do this with the aid of nothing but the primitive means of art, the only means that are good and true.”