[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$flYagVaj9Hy3iu4RjdI6btQDnyz6O4jLaFK7SBbn3Nv0":3,"$fJGVLTEBOoiVCxuQEl1FpmKFmY8mfw0zGXHboht6jslg":10},{"tag":4},{"id":5,"tag_name":6,"tag_first_letter":7,"tag_count":8,"tag_description":9},43,"artistic","a",308,"Artistic expression is a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of creativity, imagination, and emotion. It represents the boundless capacity of the human spirit to transcend the ordinary and transform the mundane into the extraordinary. The term \"artistic\" encompasses a wide array of forms, from the visual allure of paintings and sculptures to the evocative power of music, dance, and literature. It is a celebration of individuality and a testament to the diverse ways in which people interpret and interact with the world around them.\n\nPeople are drawn to quotes about artistry because they encapsulate the essence of creativity and the profound impact it has on our lives. These quotes often serve as a source of inspiration, offering insight into the minds of those who dare to dream and create. They remind us of the beauty in self-expression and the importance of nurturing our own creative instincts. In a world that often prioritizes logic and reason, artistic quotes provide a refreshing reminder of the value of intuition, emotion, and the unspoken language of the heart. Whether you're an artist seeking motivation or an admirer of the arts, these quotes resonate with the universal desire to connect, create, and inspire.",{"quotes":11,"pagination":148},[12,29,45,59,73,87,100,113,122,135],{"id":13,"quote_text":14,"author_id":15,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":18,"source":24,"quote_tag":25,"commentary":23},2811459,"Crumb was such an influence on me. He's such a visionary, such a great artist, that he so shaped my artistic sensibilities on a certain level that I do owe everything to him. The way I see the world is largely changed by him.",198574,4,false,{"id":15,"author_name":19,"slug":20,"author_name_first_letter":21,"article_count":22,"image_url":23},"Terry Zwigoff","terry-zwigoff","T",47,null,{},[26],{"id":27,"tag":28},5786545,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":32,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":33,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":44},2754776,"Yes, there is a terrible moral in 'Dorian Gray' - a moral which the prurient will not be able to find in it, but it will be revealed to all whose minds are healthy. Is this an artistic error? I fear it is. It is the only error in the book.",719,{"id":32,"author_name":34,"slug":35,"author_name_first_letter":36,"article_count":37,"image_url":38},"Oscar Wilde","oscar-wilde","O",3435,"/images/author/oscar_wilde.png",{},[41],{"id":42,"tag":43},5730716,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},"**The Backstory**\nIn 1890, Oscar Wilde was facing intense scrutiny and criticism for his novel \"The Picture of Dorian Gray.\" The novel's exploration of hedonism, vanity, and the human condition had sparked outrage among Victorian society, who saw it as a threat to moral values. Despite this backlash, Wilde continued to defend his work, which he considered an artistic expression rather than a moral treatise.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, Wilde seems to be acknowledging that \"Dorian Gray\" contains a darker message that only the \"healthy-minded\" can decipher. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that Wilde is not merely stating a fact; he's also subtly critiquing the notion of moral certainty and the tendency to conflate artistic expression with didacticism. By framing this as an \"error,\" Wilde suggests that the novel's exploration of human nature is itself an artistic mistake – one that challenges the readers' expectations and forces them to confront their own biases.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen creating art or working in a field where creativity meets controversy, remember that pushing boundaries often means confronting uncomfortable truths. Rather than apologizing for challenging conventional wisdom, Wilde's approach encourages you to lean into the tension between artistic expression and societal norms – using this friction as fuel for innovation and growth.",{"id":46,"quote_text":47,"author_id":48,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":49,"source":54,"quote_tag":55,"commentary":23},2747388,"My wife's an architect, so she definitely has a very high-risk artistic profession, and she gets the idea that you're really sensitive, you really care what people think, you have a low threshold for criticism.",24704,{"id":48,"author_name":50,"slug":51,"author_name_first_letter":52,"article_count":53,"image_url":23},"Matthew Weiner","matthew-weiner","M",36,{},[56],{"id":57,"tag":58},5723497,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":62,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":63,"source":68,"quote_tag":69,"commentary":23},2737836,"We all take from our artistic endeavors what we as individuals need, to make the process unique and fulfilling to ourselves.",195567,{"id":62,"author_name":64,"slug":65,"author_name_first_letter":66,"article_count":67,"image_url":23},"Kim Weston","kim-weston","K",35,{},[70],{"id":71,"tag":72},5714110,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":74,"quote_text":75,"author_id":76,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":77,"source":82,"quote_tag":83,"commentary":23},2732382,"We expect 17 million-plus visitors annually through Victory Plaza. The Victory Media Network will offer intriguing and engaging video entertainment. Our programming will be rich with cultural and artistic content -- but continually changing in order to keep it different and fresh. To do that, we'll be showcasing film and digital art from local and national artists, as well as Dallas museums and galleries.",195325,{"id":76,"author_name":78,"slug":79,"author_name_first_letter":80,"article_count":81,"image_url":23},"Jonas Woods","jonas-woods","J",6,{},[84],{"id":85,"tag":86},5708774,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":88,"quote_text":89,"author_id":90,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":91,"source":95,"quote_tag":96,"commentary":23},2731322,"They are in touch with some part of the child in them, which is where artistic endeavors really kind of live. You can get back to that child state of imagining what can't be. I think we go a long way toward making the first step in good creative and good artistic work.",4848,{"id":90,"author_name":92,"slug":93,"author_name_first_letter":80,"article_count":94,"image_url":23},"John Williams","john-williams",260,{},[97],{"id":98,"tag":99},5707727,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":101,"quote_text":102,"author_id":103,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":104,"source":108,"quote_tag":109,"commentary":23},2712865,"The typical person here is retired, probably has an interest in the outdoors and plants, and an interest in the Japanese culture a lot of times. It doesn't take a lot of experience to do bonsai well, but it does take a little bit of an artistic eye.",194523,{"id":103,"author_name":105,"slug":106,"author_name_first_letter":107,"article_count":16,"image_url":23},"Erik Wigert","erik-wigert","E",{},[110],{"id":111,"tag":112},5689577,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":114,"quote_text":115,"author_id":103,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":116,"source":117,"quote_tag":118,"commentary":23},2712822,"I've always had agriculture in my blood. And I've always wanted to do something artistic. I've never been able to draw or paint. But with bonsai I did it. This is what I'm good at. I like the artistic element and the teaching element.",{"id":103,"author_name":105,"slug":106,"author_name_first_letter":107,"article_count":16,"image_url":23},{},[119],{"id":120,"tag":121},5689531,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":123,"quote_text":124,"author_id":125,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":126,"source":130,"quote_tag":131,"commentary":23},2712655,"The virtual choir would never replace live music or a real choir, but the same sort of focus and intent and esprit de corps is evident in both, and at the end of the day it seems to me a genuine artistic expression.",101951,{"id":125,"author_name":127,"slug":128,"author_name_first_letter":107,"article_count":129,"image_url":23},"Eric Whitacre","eric-whitacre",31,{},[132],{"id":133,"tag":134},5689365,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":136,"quote_text":137,"author_id":138,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":139,"source":143,"quote_tag":144,"commentary":23},2710414,"The product of the scientific imagination is a new vision of relations -- like that of artistic imagination.",7506,{"id":138,"author_name":140,"slug":141,"author_name_first_letter":107,"article_count":142,"image_url":23},"Edmund Wilson","edmund-wilson",51,{},[145],{"id":146,"tag":147},5687157,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"currentPage":149,"totalPages":129,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":150},1,10]