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Art to me is an anecdote of the spirit, and the only means of making concrete the purpose of its varied quickness and st
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"Art to me is an anecdote of the spirit, and the only means of making concrete the purpose of its varied quickness and stillness"

- Mark Rothko

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Mark Rothko's quote speaks to the power of art to capture the essence of the human spirit. Art is a method to reveal the complexities of the human experience, to make tangible the intangible. It is a way to record the speed and stillness of life, to express the delights and sadness, the highs and lows, the charm and the pain. Art is a method to tell stories, to record moments, to reveal feelings, to create something that can be shared and experienced by others. Art is a way to make sense of the world, to understand the human experience, to understand the spirit. Art is a method to make concrete the purpose of life, to make tangible the intangible. Art is a method to reveal the spirit, to record the essence of life, to make something that can be shared and experienced by others.
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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Mark Rothko between September 25, 1903 and February 25, 1970. He/she was a famous Artist from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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