“In art, as in nature and in life, relations are modes of interaction.”

— John Dewey, Art as Experience (1934), p. 139

About John Dewey

1859 – 1952

American philosopher and educational reformer.

“Art is not the possession of the few who are recognized writers, painters, musicians; it is the authentic expression of any and all individuality.”

“Cease conceiving of education as mere preparation for later life, and make it the full meaning of the present life.”

“Democracy has to be born anew every generation, and education is its midwife.”

“Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life.”

“Life is earnest, art is gay.”

“The greatest foe to art is luxury, art cannot live in its atmosphere.”

“We do not pretend that life is all beauty.”

“Art like life should be free, since both are experimental.”

“Art is long, life short, judgment difficult, opportunity transient.”