Donatello

Visual Arts Italian 1386 – 1466 49 quotes

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.

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The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.

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To create, one must first question everything.

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The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.

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Art is a revolt against fate.

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The artist's world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away.

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The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity.

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Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.

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The artist is a dreamer who allows himself to dream in broad daylight.

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To draw, you must close your eyes and sing.

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Art is a form of prayer.

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The artist's life is a continuous search for truth and beauty.

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Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.

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The artist is a man who is always running away from himself.

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Art is the triumph over chaos.

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The artist is a creator of beautiful things.

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Art is a journey of discovery.

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The artist is a magician who transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.

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Art is the language of the soul.

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The artist is a storyteller who uses images instead of words.

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