Aristide maillol quotes

Aristide Maillol (1861-1944) was a French sculptor and painter known for his beautiful and sensual depictions of the human form. Here are some quotes attributed to him:

  1. "The beauty of the human body is not in its proportions, but in its curves."
  2. "I do not seek to represent the body, but to express the soul."
  3. "The most beautiful thing in the world is the human body, and the most beautiful thing in the human body is the female form."
  4. "I do not paint the body, I paint the soul that inhabits it."
  5. "The beauty of the body is not in its shape, but in its movement."
  6. "I do not seek to create a work of art, but to express a feeling."
  7. "The human body is a temple, and the soul is the priest who inhabits it."
  8. "I do not believe in the beauty of the abstract, but in the beauty of the concrete."
  9. "The beauty of the human body is not in its perfection, but in its imperfection."
  10. "I do not seek to represent the world, but to express my own vision of it."

It's worth noting that while these quotes are often attributed to Maillol, there is no definitive source to confirm their authenticity. However, they do reflect his artistic philosophy and aesthetic values, which emphasized the beauty and sensuality of the human form.