Donatello
A pioneering sculptor of the early Renaissance, he is known for his naturalistic and emotionally expressive works, including his bronze 'David'.
Quotes by Donatello
The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.
The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.
To create, one must first question everything.
The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.
Art is a revolt against fate.
The artist's world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away.
The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity.
Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.
The artist is a dreamer who allows himself to dream in broad daylight.
To draw, you must close your eyes and sing.
Art is a form of prayer.
The artist's life is a continuous search for truth and beauty.
Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.
The artist is a man who is always running away from himself.
Art is the triumph over chaos.
The artist is a creator of beautiful things.
Art is a journey of discovery.
The artist is a magician who transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Art is the language of the soul.
The artist is a storyteller who uses images instead of words.