Really, universally, relations stop nowhere, and the exquisite problem of the artist is eternally but to draw, by a geometry of his own, the circle within which they shall happily appear to do so.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The artist's challenge is to create boundaries that make infinite relations appear contained and harmonious.
- In plain terms
- Artists must define limits to make infinite relations look harmonious.
- What can you take from it?
- Define boundaries to make complex realities manageable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you set creative limits?
- Why is order needed in art?
Another view
Rigid boundaries can sometimes exclude important realities.
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