Famous quote by Kazimir Malevich

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Painting is the aesthetic side of the object but it has never been original, has never been its own goal
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"Painting is the aesthetic side of the object but it has never been original, has never been its own goal"

- Kazimir Malevich

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In this quote, Kazimir Malevich, a Russian progressive artist, is expressing his point of view on the function of painting. He believes that painting is the visual or visual element of an item, but it is not the initial or main function of the things. Malevich argues that painting is not implied to be the end objective, however rather a means to an end. It is a tool used to boost the beauty or appeal of an item, however it is not the item's sole purpose. This quote highlights Malevich's belief that art ought to serve a higher purpose beyond simply being visually pleasing.

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Kazimir Malevich This quote is written / told by Kazimir Malevich between February 23, 1878 and May 15, 1935. He was a famous Artist from Poland. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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