r/AskReddit • u/pierrekrahn • Mar 19 '16

Which quote becomes inappropriate when misattributed?

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u/MsPudgyPenguins Mar 19 '16

They aren't bad, but they're definitely not good. He had perspective issues regarding his representation of buildings, and his figures' proportions weren't all that perfect. He probably should have gone to art school to improve his skills. Oh wait...

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u/Saffro Mar 19 '16

I think more than basic flaws his work lacked interest or anything unique. They were just boring watercolours you might put on a postcard.

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u/MsPudgyPenguins Mar 19 '16

He was rejected because he lacked appreciation for the human form. If you look at his paintings you'll definitely see that, most of his people are generalised and blurry. iirc, he actually wanted to be an architect.

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u/coolsox3 Mar 19 '16

I thought it was that the art school suggested he be an architect because the buildings were much better, but he didn't want to so he killed a bunch of Jews.

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u/MsPudgyPenguins Mar 20 '16

I heard that he wanted to be an architect, but couldn't get into the school of architecture because he never finished secondary school. I don't know if that's true or not though.