Comme nous avons mal fait de nous laisser appeler Impressionistes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Degas expresses regret that artists were labeled Impressionists.
- In plain terms
- We should not have let ourselves be called Impressionists.
- What can you take from it?
- Labels can limit how art is perceived.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do labels help or hurt artists?
- How do you define your style?
Another view
Labels help people discuss art movements.
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