Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen. ~Leonardo da Vinci
This post is part of my Poetry Quote a Day series for National Poetry Month.
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Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen. ~Leonardo da Vinci
Oops. Should've had this one up yesterday, for da Vinci's birthday. Sorry, Leo. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this one, but to some extent I disagree with Leonardo. I DO see poetry when I read it, particularly when the poet has conjured up an image I can't let go of.
ReplyDeleteI get that, Tricia. Wish Leonardo could show up and debate with you.
ReplyDeleteI particularly love the first half of that, as someone who is constantly showing art anymore at the ol' blawg. I get that. I really do.
ReplyDeleteI agree -- I can imagine poetry as well, but I do feel his point -- sometimes that gouache is just... poetry in paint.
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