"The painter should not paint what he sees, but what will be seen"
- Paul Klee
About this Quote
This quote by Paul Klee motivates painters to think beyond what is visible to the eye. He is suggesting that painters must not restrict themselves to painting what is seen in the real world, however rather need to utilize their imagination to create something that will be seen in the future. Klee is recommending that painters should use their creativity to create something that will be viewed as unique and motivating. He is motivating painters to think outside the box and to develop something that will be viewed as a work of art. Klee is suggesting that painters ought to utilize their imagination to develop something that will be seen as a work of art. He is motivating painters to believe beyond the real world and to develop something that will be seen as a work of art that will stand the test of time. Klee is recommending that painters need to use their imagination to create something that will be viewed as a masterpiece that will be kept in mind for generations to come.
This quote is written / told by Paul Klee between December 8, 1879 and June 29, 1940. He/she was a famous Artist from Switzerland.
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