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With a painter or a sculptor, one cannot begin to alter his works, but an architect has to put up with anything, because
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"With a painter or a sculptor, one cannot begin to alter his works, but an architect has to put up with anything, because he makes utility objects - the building is there to be used, and times change"

- Arne Jacobsen

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This quote by Arne Jacobsen talks to the distinct nature of design as an art type. Unlike paint or sculpture, style is not a static type of art. Structures are designed to be used and also as times change, so too needs to the architecture. This suggests that engineers have to agree to approve modifications to their jobs, as they are not merely producing a piece of art, yet a functional object. This quote highlights the importance of versatility and also versatility in architecture, as the structure must have the ability to meet the transforming demands of its individuals. Jacobsen's quote also speaks to the importance of utility in design, as the building must have the ability to serve its function. Inevitably, this quote functions as a tip that style is a special art form, which engineers must be willing to accept changes to their works in order to make sure that the structure has the ability to meet the demands of its individuals.

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Arne Jacobsen This quote is written / told by Arne Jacobsen between February 11, 1902 and March 24, 1971. He was a famous Architect from Denmark. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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