Paintings Quotes
Sharp opinions on buying, making, and preserving paintings.
These quotes treat paintings as both investment and craft, with one collector's blunt rule against buying several mediocre paintings when one great one will do, echoed in our Buy quotes collection.
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There is tragic evidence to show that the paintings at the French prehistoric art sites are deteriorating.
My paintings and comedy have a lot in common. They are both improvisations based on observation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What advice about buying paintings appears in these quotes?
One collector advises never buying several mediocre paintings when the money could go toward one truly excellent piece instead, treating art collecting as a matter of quality over quantity.
Is comedy compared to paintings in this collection?
Yes, one quote draws a direct comparison between paintings and comedy, noting both rely heavily on improvisation built from careful observation of the world.
Do any quotes address the preservation of old paintings?
Yes, one expresses concern over the deteriorating condition of paintings found at French prehistoric art sites, framing their decay as a genuine loss to art history.
Is there criticism of how paintings depict certain subjects?
Yes, one quote raises concern over the sheer number of paintings depicting unconscious women, calling the pattern distressing rather than simply an artistic choice.
Are these paintings quotes mostly about collecting or creating art?
Both angles appear, covering the mindset of collectors buying finished paintings as well as the creative process and cultural criticism behind how paintings get made.
Others turn more serious, from concern over deteriorating prehistoric cave paintings to criticism of how often paintings depict unconscious women. For more on art and creative process, explore our Art quotes and Away quotes pages.
