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Herbert Read quotes about art

English Poet December 4, 1893 – June 12, 1968

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Modern man has been in search of a new language of form to satisfy new longings and aspirations - longings for mental appeasement, aspirations to unity, harmony, serenity - an end to his alienation from nature. All these arts of remote times or strange cultures either give or suggest to the modern artist forms which he can adapt to his needs, the elements of a new iconography. Herbert Read
That is why I believe that art is so much more significant than either economics or philosophy. It is the direct measure of man's spiritual vision. Herbert Read
Herbert Read quote: "The modern work of art, as I have said, is a symbol."
The modern work of art, as I have said, is a symbol. Herbert Read
It does not seem that the contradiction which exists between the aristocratic function of art and the democratic structure of modern society can ever be resolved. Herbert Read
Herbert Read quote: "Art is pattern informed by sensibility."
Art is pattern informed by sensibility. Herbert Read

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