Imagination quote by Pablo Picasso

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I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them
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"I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them"

- Pablo Picasso

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This quote by Pablo Picasso speaks with the imaginative process of painting. He is suggesting that he does not merely paint what he sees, however rather what he thinks. This indicates that he is not merely copying what he sees, but rather translating it in his own way. He is using his imagination to create something distinct and individual. This quote likewise talks to the concept of abstraction, which was a huge part of Picasso's work. He was not scared to take dangers and push the limits of what was considered acceptable in art. He was willing to take chances and check out originalities. This quote is a tip that imagination is not almost copying what we see, but rather about interpreting it in our own way. It is a tip that we need to be open to originalities and take risks in our own imaginative ventures.

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Pablo Picasso This quote is written / told by Pablo Picasso between October 25, 1881 and April 8, 1973. He was a famous Artist from Spain, the quote is categorized under the topic Imagination. The author also have 66 other quotes.

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