An artist should create beautiful things, but should put nothing of his own life into them.

Oscar Wilde
About This Quote

Art is a form of self expression and should contain no personal elements. It’s important to remember that the artist is not the one who creates art – it’s the work that comes from their hands. When we think of artists we often think of people who are very creative and may put things of their own life into their work. This quote is saying that, as an artist, you should create beautiful things but should not put your own life into them.  

Source: The Picture Of Dorian Gray

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