Famous quote by Joan Miro

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"I feel the need of attaining the maximum of intensity with the minimum of means. It is this which has led me to give my painting a character of even greater bareness"

- Joan Miro

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This quote is written / told by Joan Miro between April 20, 1893 and December 25, 1983. He/she was a famous Artist from Spain. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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