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Art produces ugly things which frequently become more beautiful with time. Fashion, on the other hand, produces beautiful things which always become ugly with time.

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Emotion resulting from a work of art is only of value when it is not obtained by sentimental blackmail.

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Film will only become an art when its materials are as inexpensive as pencil and paper.

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An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture.

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Art is a marriage of the conscious and the unconscious.

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The ultimate politeness in art consists of speaking only to those who are able to uncover and measure its relationships. Anything else is symbolic, and symbolism is merely transcendental imagery.

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Look out! Be on your guard, because alone of all the arts, music moves all around you.

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Born: July 5, 1889
Died: October 11, 1963 (aged 74)
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