Pictures deface walls oftener than they decorate them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Pictures often disrupt wall space more than they enhance it.
- In plain terms
- Putting up pictures ruins the look of walls.
- What can you take from it?
- Decorations can sometimes distract from the space itself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does art improve a wall?
- Is space more important than objects?
Another view
Art often enhances walls when chosen well.
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