If it is art, it is not for all, and if it is for all, it is not art.

Arnold Schoenberg
About This Quote

While this quote is important to know, it can be a little misleading. To truly understand the meaning of this quote, you have to take into consideration who said it and who it is being quoted from. The quote comes from William Shakespeare, who was speaking to those involved in the production of art. In other words, those who are trying to create art for everyone.

In his view, those who create art for everyone are doing it for the wrong reasons or are not doing so well at their craft. Those who create art for all are doing so out of love and are trying their best to bring beauty to the world through their work.

Source: Style And Idea: Selected Writings

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