Let the viewer stroll around within the picture,to force him to forget himself and so to become a part of the picture.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The artist wants viewers to feel immersed in the artwork, forgetting themselves to become part of the picture.
- In plain terms
- Art should make you feel like you are inside the picture.
- What can you take from it?
- Art should draw viewers fully into the experience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you engage with art?
- When do you lose yourself in a picture?
Another view
Not all art allows for physical or mental immersion.
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