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“Talent counts for much, but effort counts for more.”

Work

John Singer Sargent is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life and work of the celebrated American painter. The book explores Sargent's early years, his training in Paris, and his rise to fame as a portraitist. It also examines his contributions to the art world, including his landscapes and murals, and his interactions with other artists of his time. more

Author

Carter Ratcliff

Carter Ratcliff is an esteemed American art critic, born on August 20, 1941. He is known for his profound insights and unique critiques of modern art, which have had a significant impact on the art world. more

“Imagine a revised edition of Shakespeare... a big, thick book with an elegant cover... You open it and find that there are no pages, just an empty box of space. On the back wall of the box is a small mirror. You look into it, see yourself, and now you know all you need to know about Shakespeare.”

Knows Needs Looks Book Bigs Space Imagine Wall Pages Empty Mirrors Boxes Over You Thick Elegant

Author:Carter Ratcliff

“I believe that the artist's feelings are in some way generative. And I suspect that much of the artist's most productive emotion - not all of it but much of it - is felt in the course of playing around with form.”

Way Believe Play Feelings Form Artist Courses I Believe Felt Emotion Productive Suspects Playing Around

Author:Carter Ratcliff

“What is art?... From a strictly logical point of view, a question with no clear answer comes under the suspicion of being meaningless. But a strictly logical point of view never shows us much about art.”

Art Shows Answers Views Clear Point Of View Logical Meaningless Suspicion Being Me Being Mean

Author:Carter Ratcliff

“Don't want to slump over the oars.”

Want Exhaustion Oar Slumps

Author:James Genn