Quotation by

Georges Seurat

Some say they see poetry in my paintings I see only science.

Poetry

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The artist points out that while others interpret his work as expressive and emotional like poetry, he personally focuses on the precise techniques and scientific principles behind it. He emphasizes that his creative process is rooted in careful study and method rather than purely artistic feeling.

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