Art quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton

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Art consists of limitation. The most beautiful part of every picture is the frame
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"Art consists of limitation. The most beautiful part of every picture is the frame"

- Gilbert K. Chesterton

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This quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton talks to the idea that art is defined by its restrictions. He suggests that the frame of a photo is the most beautiful part, as it serves to include and specify the artwork within it. This idea can be applied to many elements of art, from painting to music. By setting borders and limitations, the artist is able to create something that is unique and meaningful. The frame of a painting, for instance, serves to focus the audience's attention on the artwork within it, and the same can be said for the structure of a tune. By restricting the scope of the work, the artist has the ability to create something that is more powerful and meaningful. In this way, the frame of a photo or the structure of a song can be viewed as the most stunning part of the artwork, as it serves to define and contain the work within it.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton This quote is written / told by Gilbert K. Chesterton between May 29, 1874 and June 14, 1936. He was a famous Writer from England, the quote is categorized under the topic Art. The author also have 111 other quotes.

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