Famous quote by Edvard Munch

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One can easily tell that the creator of the paintings in the Sistine Chapel was above all a sculptor
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"One can easily tell that the creator of the paintings in the Sistine Chapel was above all a sculptor"

- Edvard Munch

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In this quote, Edvard Munch is revealing his appreciation for the creator of the paintings in the Sistine Chapel. He thinks that the artist's main talent and ability lies in sculpting, instead of painting. This recommends that the artist's paintings in the Sistine Chapel have a sculptural quality, maybe in their use of light and shadow or in the method the figures are depicted. Munch's usage of the word "quickly" implies that this skill appears and apparent to anyone who sees the paintings. Overall, this quote highlights the artist's mastery of both painting and sculpting, and the unique qualities that make their work stick out.

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Edvard Munch This quote is written / told by Edvard Munch between December 12, 1863 and January 23, 1944. He was a famous Painter from Norway. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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