"To an engineer, good enough means perfect. With an artist, there's no such thing as perfect"
- Alexander Calder
About this Quote
This quote by Alexander Calder speaks to the differences between engineers and artists. Engineers are driven by a desire for perfection, and aim to develop something that is as near to best as possible. On the other hand, artists are not necessarily driven by excellence, however rather by the imaginative process. To an artist, there is no such thing as perfect, as the creative process is continuously evolving and changing. This quote talks to the differences between the 2 disciplines, and how they approach their work. It likewise speaks to the significance of understanding the distinctions in between the 2, and how they can interact to develop something that is both visually pleasing and technically sound.
This quote is written / told by Alexander Calder between July 22, 1898 and November 11, 1976. He/she was a famous Sculptor from USA.
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