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Remember that a painting - before it is a battle horse, a nude model, or some anecdote - is essentially a flat surface c
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"Remember that a painting - before it is a battle horse, a nude model, or some anecdote - is essentially a flat surface covered with colours assembled in a certain order"

- Maurice Denis

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This quote by Maurice Denis is a reminder that a paint is greater than just a depiction of a scene or a things. It is a flat surface area covered with colours that are arranged in a certain order. This order is what provides the paint its definition and also function. The colours are made use of to produce a graph of the artist's vision. The paint can be a battle horse, a nude model, or some narrative, yet it is the setup of the colours that makes it a painting. The colours are made use of to develop a state of mind, stimulate emotion, and narrate. The musician's ability depends on their capacity to organize the colours in such a way that conveys their message. The painting is a kind of interaction between the artist as well as the customer. It is a way for the artist to express their concepts and also sensations. The quote is a reminder that a painting is more than simply a depiction of a scene or an item, it is a type of interaction in between the musician and also the customer.

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Maurice Denis This quote is written / told by Maurice Denis between November 25, 1870 and 1943. He was a famous Artist from France. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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