4 Philip Johnson Quotes on Art

Philip Johnson quotes on art

7. I believe in juxtaposition of the arts.

9. The Michelangelos of this world are not to be imitated; it is too difficult, and too dangerous.

10. The duty of the artist is to strain against the bonds of the existing style.

17. ...Comfort is not a function of beauty... purpose is not necessary to make a building beautiful...sooner or later we will fit our buildings so that they can be used...where form comes from I don't know, but it has nothing at all to do with the functional or sociological aspects of our architecture.