Oskar Kokoschka quotes

Oskar Kokoschka was an Austrian artist and writer renowned for his expressionist portraits and landscapes. His innovative style and emotional intensity helped shape the development of modern art in Europe. He became a leading figure in the avant-garde movement and inspired generations of artists. Here are 5 of his quotes:

Open your eyes at last and see... now I will open the book of the world for you, there are no words in it, just pictures. (Oskar Kokoschka)
The awareness of imagery is part of living... a life which derives its power from within itself will focus on the perception... of images. View quote
Oskar Kokoschka
I cannot say why I wanted to paint. The only answer is in the pictures themselves. View quote
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All that's left now is purely poetic work, putting more life into individual places, as I've made so sure of the fundamental mood and dimension of expression that it won't leave me groping around in uncertainty any more. View quote
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My plays are not didactic... they simply express my attitude to my world. View quote
Oskar Kokoschka

Oskar Kokoschka

Oskar Kokoschka - Image
Occupation: Austrian Artist
Born: March 1, 1886
Died: February 22, 1980
Quotes count: 5
Wikipedia: Oskar Kokoschka

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