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What is a work of art?
by Miza-T @ 2007-10-27 - 15:27:44

A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament. Its beauty comes from the fact that the author is what he is. It has nothing to do with the fact that other people want what they want. Indeed, the moment that an artist takes notice of what other people want, and tries to supply the demand, he ceases to be an artist, and becomes a dull or an amusing craftsman, an honest or dishonest tradesman. He has no further claim to be considered as an artist.

- Oscar Wilde, "The Soul of Man Under Socialism"

I wish some people could understand this...

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deleted user [Visitor]

2007-10-27 @ 16:50

If some people didn't understand the difference between an artist and a craftsman - they will now. :) James.

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Miza-TMiza-T [Member]
2007-10-27 @ 23:11

Cool! I wish it was that easy though:)

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sallyontoursallyontour pro
2007-10-27 @ 21:14

Well I can see where you're coming from but I still think some so-called artists are just taking the piss.

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Miza-TMiza-T [Member]
2007-10-27 @ 23:12

:)) yes, I have to agree with you. I believe Mr.Nonsense came to stay:)
x

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RunDontWalkRunDontWalk pro
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2007-10-28 @ 00:57

I have always said that art like beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It is simply a matter of interpretation and one's personal perspective.

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davijdavij pro
2007-10-28 @ 03:32

..the master Van Gogh never sold a painting in his life, worth millions when he died.
Picasso was shunned by the Art community when he allowed to sell reprints of his famous work. He was the richest artist alive and dead.
It is quite unfair though as graduate of Fine Arts is just as long and as expensive as taking law or medicine, but some lives in poverty after.
Specially today, the commercial graphiic artists and computer animation artists are so much in demand compared to the traditional Fine Arts, it is a sad thing!

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Miza-TMiza-T [Member]
2007-10-28 @ 18:18

I know!! you're so right!! I wish I could rely on my paintings to live;)

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sweetymonsweetymon [Member]
2007-10-31 @ 12:38

Nice :) The Oscar Wilde quote I was trying to remember the other day is "Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative". xx

deleted user [Visitor]

2007-11-03 @ 22:56

I like that - what a good way of looking at things.

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Miza-TMiza-T [Member]
2007-11-03 @ 23:11

It is isn't it?:)Thanks

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OzzzyOzzzy pro
2007-11-08 @ 09:55

My dog is named after Oscar Wilde you know :)

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Miza-TMiza-T [Member]
2007-11-08 @ 15:17

Very good choice;)
He was a very inteligent man:)
xx

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skip2468skip2468 [Member]
2007-11-08 @ 21:00

I thought that I was the biggest joke - not life. lol

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Miza-TMiza-T [Member]
2007-11-08 @ 21:42

Hello Skip! How's NZ? Still amazing?

You're funny,but certainly not a joke:)

Nice to sse you

xx

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skip2468skip2468 [Member]
2007-11-08 @ 21:51

Yes I am funny - to look at - lol.

NZ is at a low at the moment having to wait till later next year to have our stupid government thrown out.

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