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Robert Schumann Quotes about Art

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To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

Robert Schumann
Inspiring, Art, Men

Nothing right can be accomplished in art without enthusiasm.

Robert Schumann
Art, Artist, Enthusiasm

Art was not created as a way to riches. Strive to become a true artist; all else will take care of itself.

Robert Schumann
Music, Art, Care
Robert Schumann (1983). “On Music and Musicians”, p.37, Univ of California Press

Without enthusiasm nothing great can be effected in art.

Robert Schumann
Art, Enthusiasm
Robert Schumann (1860). “Advice to Young Musicians”, p.32

The aesthetic principle is the same in every art, only the material differs.

Robert Schumann
Art, Principles, Aesthetic
Robert Schumann (1983). “On Music and Musicians”, p.44, Univ of California Press

Think it a vile habit to alter works of good composers, to omit parts of them, or to insert new-fashioned ornaments. This is the greatest insult you can offer to Art.

Robert Schumann
Art, Thinking, Insults You
Robert Schumann (1860). “Advice to Young Musicians”, p.14

Music - so different from painting - is the art which we enjoy most in company with others. A symphony, presented in a room with one other listener, would please him but little.

Robert Schumann
Art, Symphony, Different
Robert Schumann (1983). “On Music and Musicians”, p.45, Univ of California Press

Confidence and courage are special skills to the art ... Within the four walls of his study, the artist should be modest, work diligently and conscientiously. While for the public, he'll show himself audacious, yes even into cheerful boldness. And so a new public's darling has arisen.

Robert Schumann
Art, Wall, Skills

Mendelssohn I consider the first musician of the day; I doff my hat to him as my superior. He plays with everything, especially with the grouping of the instruments in the orchestra, but with such ease, delicacy and art, with such mastery throughout.

Robert Schumann
Art, Play, Musician
Robert Schumann (1986). “Schumann: a self-portrait in his own words”

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