"The best artist has that thought alone Which is contained within the marble shell; The sculptor's hand can only break the spell To free the figures slumbering in the stone"
- Michelangelo
About this Quote
This quote by Michelangelo speaks with the idea that the very best artist is able to see the capacity of a piece of art before it is even produced. The artist has the vision of what the piece might be, and it is the artist's job to bring that vision to life. The artist should utilize their ability and workmanship to break the "spell" of the marble shell and totally free the figures that are slumbering within. This quote speaks with the concept that the artist is the one who has the power to bring an art piece to life, and that the artist needs to use their skill and imagination to do so. It is a reminder that the artist is the one who has the power to develop something stunning and unique, which the artist should use their ability and imagination to do so.
This quote is written / told by Michelangelo between March 6, 1475 and March 18, 1564. He/she was a famous Artist from Italy.
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