Neither is there figurative and non-figurative art. All things appear to us in the shape of forms. Even in metaphysics ideas are expressed by forms. Well then, think how absurd it would be to think of painting without the imagery of forms. A figure, an object, a circle, are forms; they affect us more or less intensely.
Pablo PicassoThere is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality.
Pablo PicassoThe first half of life is learning to be an adult-the second half is learning to be a child.
Pablo Picasso