The question of the value of nationality in art is perhaps unsolvable.

If the technical innovations of the Impressionists led merely to a more accurate representation of nature, it was perhaps of not much value in enlarging their powers of expression.

In its most limited sense, modern, art would seem to concern itself only with the technical innovations of the period.

Great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist, and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world.

In general it can be said that a nation's art is greatest when it most reflects the character of its people.

If you could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint.