"What makes people the world over stand in line for Van Gogh is not that they will see beautiful pictures but that in an indefinable way they will come away feeling better human beings. And that is exactly what Van Gogh hoped for"
- John Russell
About this Quote
This quote by John Russell talks to the power of art and its capability to move people in a profound method. Van Gogh's work has a special capability to touch individuals on a psychological level, making them feel more connected to themselves and the world around them. This is something that Van Gogh himself expected, and it is why individuals from all over the world flock to see his work. It is not simply the beauty of the images that draws individuals in, however the feeling of being boosted and influenced that they get from viewing his work. Van Gogh's art has the power to make people feel more connected to their humanity, and that is why it is so cherished.
This quote is written / told by John Russell somewhere between January 3, 1921 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
The author also have 3 other quotes.
"The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding"
