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January 18, 2011
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Sentences on Conceptual Art - Sol LeWitt

Sentences on Conceptual Art, by Sol LeWitt, verbatim:  (numbers 1-9 of 35)

1. Conceptual artists are mystics rather than rationalists. They leap to conclusions that logic can not reach.

2. Rational judgements repeat rational judgments.

3. Irrational judgments lead to new experience.

4. Formal art is essentially rational.

5. Irrational thoughts should be followed absolutely and logically.

6. If the artist changes his mind midway through the execution of the piece he compromises the result and repeats past results.

7. The artist’s will is secondary to the process he initiates from idea to completion. His willfulness may only be ego.

8. When words such as painting and sculpture are used, they connote a whole tradition and imply a consequent acceptance of this tradition, thus placing limitations on the artist who would be reluctant to make art that goes beyond the limitations.

9. The concept and idea are different. The former implies a general direction while the latter is the component. Ideas implement the concept.

to be continued…

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