Artists are mystics rather than rationalists. They leap to conclusions that logic cannot reach.

When words such as painting and sculpture are used, they connote a whole tradition and imply a consequent acceptance of this tradition, thus placing limitations on the artist who would be reluctant to make art that goes beyond the limitations.

An architect doesn't go off with a shovel and dig his foundation and lay every brick. He's still an artist.

Artists of many diverse types began using simple forms to their own ends.

Also, since art is a vehicle for the transmission of ideas through form, the reproduction of the form only reinforces the concept. It is the idea that is being reproduced. Anyone who understands the work of art owns it. We all own the Mona Lisa.

Formal art is essentially rational.

The narrative of serial art works more like music than like literature.