A vous il faut la vie naturelle, a moi la vie factice.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Degas contrasts his preference for artificial life with the natural life others require.
- In plain terms
- You need real life, but I need artificial life.
- What can you take from it?
- Artists often thrive in constructed environments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you prefer natural or artificial settings?
- Where do you find inspiration?
Another view
Artificial life may disconnect from reality.
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