Famous quote by Constantin Brancusi

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Dont look for obscure formulas or mystery in my work. It is pure joy that I offer you. Look at my sculptures until you s
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"Don't look for obscure formulas or mystery in my work. It is pure joy that I offer you. Look at my sculptures until you see them. Those closest to God have seen them"

- Constantin Brancusi

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This quote by Constantin Brancusi talks to the power of art and its ability to bring happiness to those who view it. He is recommending that his sculptures are a kind of spiritual expression, which those who look closely enough can see the divine in them. He is encouraging audiences to look beyond the physical kind of his sculptures and to rather concentrate on the feeling and sensation that they stimulate. He is recommending that his work is a form of interaction in between himself and the audience, and that it is a way to connect with the divine. By looking closely at his sculptures, viewers can experience a sense of delight and connection with the divine. Brancusi's quote is a tip that art can be an effective tool for spiritual expedition and connection.

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Constantin Brancusi This quote is written / told by Constantin Brancusi between February 19, 1876 and March 16, 1957. He was a famous Sculptor from Romania. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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