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Drawing is like making an expressive gesture with the advantage of permanence
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"Drawing is like making an expressive gesture with the advantage of permanence"

- Henri Matisse

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This quote by Henri Matisse speaks with the power of drawing as an art form. Drawing is a way of revealing oneself, and it has the benefit of permanence. Unlike other kinds of expression, such as speaking or composing, drawings can be preserved and shown others. Drawing permits us to capture a minute in time, and to share our ideas and feelings with others. It is a way of communicating our concepts and feelings in a manner that is both concrete and lasting. Drawing is an effective tool for self-expression, and it has actually the added advantage of having the ability to be shared with others. Matisse's quote speaks with the power of drawing as an art kind, and how it can be used to interact our thoughts and sensations in a manner that is both expressive and permanent.

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Henri Matisse This quote is written / told by Henri Matisse between December 31, 1869 and November 3, 1954. He was a famous Artist from France. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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