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Paul Cezanne

When I judge art, I take my painting and put it next to a God made object like a tree or flower. If it clashes, it is not art.

Paul Cezanne

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Paul Cezanne means that he compares his paintings directly with natural objects created by God, like trees or flowers, to see if they fit well together. If his artwork looks out of place or conflicts with these natural forms, he believes it fails to be true art.

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