“ For most people, art is only valuable if other people say it is; and artists are only worthwhile if they are either rich and famous, or dead. Wayne Gerard Trotman
“ I quite lost myself, gazing at this work of art. . . It thrilled me, that sculpture. For one thing, it reminded me that in my new life, I may have other such experiences. I needn't always be an ignora… Laura Amy Schlitz
“ In my own opinion, the average American's cultural shortcomings can be likened to those of the educated barbarians of ancient Rome. These were barbarians who learned to speak--and often to read and wr… J. Paul Getty
“ One is reminded in this connection of a story concerning Kobori-Enshiu. Enshiu was complimented by his disciples on the admirable taste he had displayed in the choice of his [art] collection. Said the… Kakuzō Okakura
