All art is erotic.
Meaning of the quote
The quote "All art is erotic" means that all art, whether it's painting, sculpture, or music, is about expressing emotions and feelings that are often related to love, desire, and attraction. Art is a way for artists to share their innermost thoughts and experiences with the world, and these often have to do with the human experience of being in love or feeling attracted to someone.
About Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt was an Austrian symbolist painter who was part of the Vienna Secession movement. He was known for his provocative paintings of the female form, his use of gold leaf, and his influence on younger artists like Egon Schiele. Klimt’s works have become highly sought after at auctions in recent decades.
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Sometimes I miss out the morning’s painting session and instead study my Japanese books in the open.
Austrian painter (1862-1918)
If the weather is good I go into the nearby wood – there I am painting a small beech forest (in the sun) with a few conifers mixed in. This takes until 8 ‘o clock.
Austrian painter (1862-1918)
After tea it’s back to painting – a large poplar at dusk with a gathering storm. From time to time instead of this evening painting session I go bowling in one of the neighbouring villages, but not very often.
Austrian painter (1862-1918)
All art is erotic.
Austrian painter (1862-1918)
True relaxation, which would do me the world of good, does not exist for me.
Austrian painter (1862-1918)
Even when I have to write a simple letter I’m scared stiff as if faced with looming seasickness.
Austrian painter (1862-1918)
There is nothing that special to see when looking at me. I’m a painter who paints day in day out, from morning till evening – figure pictures and landscapes, more rarely portraits.
Austrian painter (1862-1918)
I can paint and draw. I believe this myself and a few other people say that they believe this too. But I’m not certain of whether it’s true.
Austrian painter (1862-1918)
There is no self-portrait of me.
Austrian painter (1862-1918)
Whoever wants to know something about me – as an artist which alone is significant – they should look attentively at my pictures and there seek to recognise what I am and what I want.
Austrian painter (1862-1918)
On my first days here I did not start work immediately but, as planned, I took it easy for a few days – flicked through books, studied Japanese art a little.
Austrian painter (1862-1918)
Although even when I am being idle I have plenty of food for thought both early and late – thoughts both about and not about art.
Austrian painter (1862-1918)