It is better decoration when, in painting, some monstrosity is introduced for variety and a relaxation of the senses and to attract the attention of mortal eyes, which at times desire to see that which they have never seen...
Michelangelo
Creative Variety, Mortal Eyes, Decoration, Painting, Senses, Attention
Michelangelo’s Quotes On Topics
Creative Aspiration | Weary | Reveal | Sculptor's Effort | Dare | Perception | Endless Creation | Trifles | Inner Aesthetics | Ambition | Abandon | Virtue | Love | Beauty | Life’s Purpose | Achievement | Creative Limits | Serene Patience | Good | Relief | More
More Michelangelo Quotes
“It is not sufficient merely to be a great master in painting and very wise, but I think that it is necessary for the painter to be very moral in his mode of life, or even, if such were possible, a saint, so that the Holy Spirit may inspire his intellect.” Michelangelo
Art, Morality, Wisdom, Life, Inspiration, Spirit
Michelangelo Art, Morality, Wisdom, Life, Inspiration, Spirit“If there is some good in me, it is because I was born in the subtle atmosphere of your country of Arezzo. Along with the milk of my nurse I received the knack of handling chisel and hammer, with which I make my figures.” Michelangelo
Cultural Influence, Artistic Gratitude, Sculptor's Journey, Arezzo, Chisel, Hammer
Michelangelo Cultural Influence, Artistic Gratitude, Sculptor's Journey, Arezzo, Chisel, Hammer“There is an angel imprisoned in it and I must set it free.” Michelangelo
Artistic Liberation, Inspired Vision, Sculptor's Dedication, Angel, Imprisoned, Free
Michelangelo Artistic Liberation, Inspired Vision, Sculptor's Dedication, Angel, Imprisoned, Free“I couldn’t give you something mediocre even if that’s all you asked for.” Michelangelo
Artistic Integrity, Quality Focus, Mediocre, Give, Artistic, Quality
Michelangelo Artistic Integrity, Quality Focus, Mediocre, Give, Artistic, Quality“Lord, make me see thy glory in every place.” Michelangelo
Faith, Glory, God, Prayer, Vision, Divine
Michelangelo Faith, Glory, God, Prayer, Vision, Divine“Love is a beautiful image imagined or seen within the heart, the friend of virtue and gentility.” Michelangelo
Inner Beauty, Heartfelt Love, Noble Virtues, Love, Friendship, Virtue
Michelangelo Inner Beauty, Heartfelt Love, Noble Virtues, Love, Friendship, Virtue“If in my youth I had realized that the sustaining splendour of beauty of with which I was in love would one day flood back into my heart, there to ignite a flame that would torture me without end, how gladly would I have put out the light in my eyes.” Michelangelo
Bittersweet Reflection, Youthful Beauty, Emotional Flame, Beauty, Flame, Heart
Michelangelo Bittersweet Reflection, Youthful Beauty, Emotional Flame, Beauty, Flame, Heart“Art is the gift of God, and must be used unto His glory. That in art is highest which aims at this.” Michelangelo
Art, Faith, God, Inspiration, Glory, Purpose
Michelangelo Art, Faith, God, Inspiration, Glory, Purpose“I have never felt salvation in nature. I love cities above all.” Michelangelo
Urban Life, Love For Cities, Salvation Through Progress, Nature, Cities, Perspective
Michelangelo Urban Life, Love For Cities, Salvation Through Progress, Nature, Cities, Perspective“An artist must have his measuring tools not in the hand, but in the eye.” Michelangelo
Artistic Precision, Creative Vision, Reflective Judgment, Artist, Tools, Eye
Michelangelo Artistic Precision, Creative Vision, Reflective Judgment, Artist, Tools, Eye“Draw, Antonio; draw, Antonio; draw and don’t waste time.” Michelangelo
Art, Focus, Creativity, Time, Inspiration, Effort
Michelangelo Art, Focus, Creativity, Time, Inspiration, Effort“An artist does his most difficult work when he steps back from the blank canvas and thinks about what he is going to create.” Michelangelo
Creative Process, Artistic Vision, Blank Canvas, Creation, Thinking, Challenges
Michelangelo Creative Process, Artistic Vision, Blank Canvas, Creation, Thinking, Challenges“Lord free me of myself, so I can please you!” Michelangelo
Divine Plea, Inner Liberation, Lord, Free, Please, Self
Michelangelo Divine Plea, Inner Liberation, Lord, Free, Please, Self“If we have been pleased with life, we should not be displeased with death, since it comes from the hand of the same master.” Michelangelo
Acceptance Of Mortality, Reflective Wisdom, Life's Cycle, Life, Death, Master
Michelangelo Acceptance Of Mortality, Reflective Wisdom, Life's Cycle, Life, Death, Master“Read the heart and not the letter for the pen cannot draw near the good intent.” Michelangelo
Heart, Intent, Understanding, Communication, Truth, Depth
Michelangelo Heart, Intent, Understanding, Communication, Truth, Depth“Lord, grant that I may always desire more than I accomplish.” Michelangelo
Divine Aspiration, Limitless Desire, Lord, Desire, Accomplish, Grant
Michelangelo Divine Aspiration, Limitless Desire, Lord, Desire, Accomplish, Grant“The marble not yet carved can hold the form of every thought the greatest artist has.” Michelangelo
Potential Realized, Sculptor's Vision, Artistic Imagination, Creativity, Marble, Transformation
Michelangelo Potential Realized, Sculptor's Vision, Artistic Imagination, Creativity, Marble, Transformation