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“It is no small thing to achieve a painting that is decorative.”
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The statement says that making a painting decorative is a meaningful achievement, not a minor or effortless one. It gives value to visual appeal and the ability to make a space more pleasing. The wording also suggests that simplicity or beauty should not be dismissed as less serious artistic work.
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- McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College
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