Quotation
Quote by Amelia Peláez
“It is no small thing to achieve a painting that is decorative.”
Explore the idea
Understanding this quote
The statement says that making a painting decorative is a meaningful achievement, not a minor or effortless one. It gives value to visual appeal and the ability to make a space more pleasing. The wording also suggests that simplicity or beauty should not be dismissed as less serious artistic work.
Source & trust
About this quotation
- Source
- McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College
- Format
- Article
Explore the idea
Topics
Join the community
Keep meaningful words close.
Save quotes, follow people and topics, join conversations, and publish words of your own.
Conversation
0 comments
No comments yet.
Start the conversation about this quote.
“To me, sword is a kind of locus on which thoughts are projected. It's a projection of a person's spirit.”
“It’s always a disguise of a sort and it’s always a revelation of a sort.”
“I'm a very literary person, not so much a cinematographic person. I don't really like cinema very much.”
Read quote“Estamos retomando el melodrama clásico”
“I can dream up all kinds of things. That's the kind of world I live in.”
“It has to do with my intention of examining the body, which is an important element in live performances.”
“My effort has been to not only put the Biblical incident in the original setting … but at the same time give the human touch “which makes the whole world kin” and which ever remains the same.”
““Magnificent, Magnificent! Magnificent ancient people, magnificent Chinese cinema, and magnificent new views of Chinese ancient costume films!””
“Characters must be allowed to write their own scripts.”
“These places of worship offer opportunities for creative transformation of individuals and communities.”
Leave One Window Open
Daro had brought six old photographs, three sharpened pencils, and a plan that left no space for anyone else.
Read Story