"Individuality of expression is the beginning and end of all art." -Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Initially reading this quote, I will admit that I was stumped at what exactly Von Goethe was trying to say. Upon further processing and reflection, I believe that what Von Goethe was trying to say was that art is a form of expression and each and every work of art is individual to both the viewer and the artist.
I wholly believe that a work of art expresses thoughts, emotions, and ideas, and those feelings are individual to both the viewer and the artist. An artist can infuse personal perspective, opinions, and ideas into a work of art that can be interpreted in the way the artist wants, or in a completely opposite way than originally intended. I believe that this happens when viewing art because a viewer can make connections between what they see in the gallery and compare and contrast it to their lives.
I believe that this quote could even be applied to some of history's most controversial works and the eternal debate of, "What is art?" Is art supposed to make us ponder and reflect, or is it just something that is supposed to be hung on a wall because its "pretty?" Is art supposed to convey the artist's individuality or are we as the viewer supposed to find our individuality within the work?
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