Art quote by Andre Gide

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Art begins with resistance - at the point where resistance is overcome. No human masterpiece has ever been created witho
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"Art begins with resistance - at the point where resistance is overcome. No human masterpiece has ever been created without great labor"

- Andre Gide

About this Quote

This quote by Andre Gide speaks with the idea that art is substantiated of struggle. It suggests that art is produced when an artist has the ability to overcome the resistance they deal with in their innovative process. This resistance could be anything from a lack of inspiration, to a lack of resources, to an uncertainty. It is only when these barriers are overcome that a work of art can be developed. This quote likewise indicates that producing a masterpiece is hard, and requires effort and dedication. It is only through great labor that a work of art can be created. This quote functions as a suggestion that art is not something that can be developed without effort, which it is only through effort and commitment that a masterpiece can be created.

About the Author

Andre Gide This quote is written / told by Andre Gide between November 22, 1869 and February 19, 1951. He was a famous Novelist from France, the quote is categorized under the topic Art. The author also have 40 other quotes.

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