Art is not a thing-it is a way.

Elbert Hubbard

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Topic

Nature of art Art

Author

Elbert Hubbard

Source

Thomas Arnold

Statement Type

Zen koan

Language

English

Time

1908 1900s 20th century

Occupation

Artist Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Hubbard, Elbert. "Thomas Arnold." Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Teachers. The Roycrofters, 1908.

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Time
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Painting is not done to decorate apartments. It is an instrument of war for attack and defense against the enemy.

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Topic
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Pablo Picasso
Medium
Interview
Language
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Time
1945 1940s 20th century
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Citation

Picasso, Pablo. "Picasso n'est pas officier dans l'armee Francaise." Interviewed by Simon Tery. Les Lettres Francaise, 24 Mar. 1945.

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I don't know where I'm going but I'll get there on time.

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Topic
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Speaker
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Source
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Medium
Interview Magazine
Statement Type
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Language
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Time
2005 2000s 21st century
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Citation

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