David Hockney, , (born 9 July 1937) is an English painter, draughtsman, printmaker, stage designer and photographer.
Cubism was an attack on the perspective that had been known and used for 500 years. It was the first big, big change. It confused people: they said, 'Things don't look like that!' Use this quote
I did come from a pretty independent-minded family. Use this quote
I think my father would have liked to have been an artist, actually. But I think he didn't quite have perhaps the drive or, I don't know, I mean he had a family to bring up I suppose. Use this quote
I'm very attracted to the great open spaces of the West. Use this quote
We grow small trying to be great. Use this quote
You had to be aware that I saw that photography was a mere episode in the history of the optical projection and when the chemicals ended, meaning the picture was fixed by chemicals, we were in a new era. Use this quote
I'm a very early riser, and I don't like to miss that beautiful early morning light. Use this quote
I draw flowers every day and send them to my friends so they get fresh blooms every morning. Use this quote
I was always struck by how Picasso had no interest in music. Use this quote
To me, the world's rather beautiful if you look at it. Especially nature. Use this quote
